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June 24, 2020

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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June 16, 2020

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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June 11, 2020

Shingles: causes, symptoms, and complications

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, being the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can later develop shingles. This virus can stay dormant for years. Shingles is[…]