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November 2, 2020

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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October 5, 2020

All about flu vaccine

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes What is the flu? Flu is a contagious respiratory disease caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. Flu symptoms can be unpleasant, but if you have a healthy immune system, you will[…]

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August 17, 2020

Diabetes: types, causes, risk factors, and symptoms

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose is too high. When you eat carbohydrates, your body turns them into a sugar called glucose and sends them into the bloodstream. Insulin is a[…]

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August 10, 2020

25 facts about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes 1. Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease, which means you cannot ″get rid″ of it. 2. About 1 in 100 people worldwide have celiac disease. 3. On average, a person waits 6-10 years to[…]

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August 3, 2020

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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July 27, 2020

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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July 14, 2020

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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July 1, 2020

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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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 22, 2020

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[…]