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What is the difference between cold and flu?

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Because these two types of diseases have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on the symptoms. Cold and flu are very common in the winter months. Cold is[…]
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Celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Celiac disease is a chronic digestive disease caused by gluten consumption. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes oats. Gluten can even be found in some medicines, vitamins, and cosmetics. If[…]
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All about thalassemia

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Thalassemia is an inherited blood disease (meaning that at least one parent must be a carrier of the disease) in which the body produces an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein found[…]
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16 reasons for delayed or stopped menstruation

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Delayed or stopped menstruation is a cause of stress, especially if you are used to having regular menstruations or are preoccupied with an unexpected pregnancy. Most women menstruate every 28 days, but sometimes the period[…]
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All about premenstrual syndrome

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of emotional, physical, and psychological symptoms that many women experience after ovulation and before the onset of the menstrual period. Estrogen and progesterone levels begin to drop dramatically if[…]
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All about toxic shock syndrome

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, life-threatening condition caused by infection with certain types of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Clostridium sordellii. The bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream, which then spreads[…]
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Multiple sclerosis: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). The immune system attacks the myelin, which is the protective layer around the nerve fibers and causes communication[…]
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Asthma: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the airways. These airways allow the air to enter and leave the lungs. If you have asthma, the airways are always inflamed. This can cause symptoms such[…]
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Psoriasis: types, causes, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease of the skin; this means that the immune system attacks the body instead of protecting it. Psoriasis promotes the proliferation of skin cells up to 10 times faster than[…]
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