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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[…]

30 foods that lower cholesterol

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The body needs small amounts of cholesterol to function properly. But if there is too much in the blood, it can stick to the walls of the arteries and can narrow or even block them.[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Multiple sclerosis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Multiple sclerosis is diagnosed by a neurologist who is a specialist in nervous system disorders. The doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms, then will perform a[…]

Asthma: diagnosis, classification, and treatment

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA An allergist will ask you questions about your symptoms, personal and family medical history. The doctor will also perform a physical examination: they will focus on the upper respiratory tract, chest, and[…]

Psoriasis: diagnosis and treatment

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes DIAGNOSIS OF PSORIASIS In most cases, your dermatologist will be able to diagnose psoriasis by examining your skin and getting information about your medical history and the one of your family. The symptoms of psoriasis[…]