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The Three Main Types of Ear Infection

Like every other part of the body, the ears are vulnerable to hostile invasions of bacteria and viruses. Ear infections are a frequent occurrence, especially among young children. In fact, infections of the ear are the second most prevalent ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Heart Failure and Bone Loss: Are They Connected?

By its name alone, it’s obvious that heart failure is a serious condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people living with this condition face a grim outlook, with roughly half dying within five years ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Communication Breakdown: Chemical Reactions and Eye Cataracts

Like the rest of the body, the eyes are not immune to the ravages of time. In their later years, many older adults develop eye cataracts, a disease that often leads to seriously diminished vision. A recent study may ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Gauging the Risks Electromagnetic Radiation

While you may not be familiar with the term “electromagnetic radiation,” you can rest assured that you probably encounter it many times throughout the day ‒ this type of energy can be found in both your home and office, ,,,

Environment, Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology

Could Genetic Flaws Link Five Mental Disorders?

There is a reasonable chance that you know of at least one person with one of the following conditions ‒ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder. Aside from affecting a significant number of ,,,

Medical Conditions, Men's Health, The Human Body, Women's Health

Taking the Wrong Medicine for Flu

Antibiotics have been hailed by many as a sort of wonderdrug, as they have successfully been used to fend off many types of harmful bacteria. These medicines can’t do everything, however, and are not a viable treatment method against ,,,

Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology

Can Pneumonia Spread from Person to Person?

Even decades after the advent of antibiotics, pneumonia still manages to sicken many people every year. Consider that in the year 2006 alone, this disease was responsible for 55,477 deaths. Since pneumonia is still a fairly common problem, you ,,,

Medical Conditions, The Human Body

Zinc and the Common Cold

There’s a reason why the common cold is called, well, the “common” cold. On average, adults in the United States must slog through two to four yearly colds. For children, the number is six to ten. Moreover, the Centers ,,,

Medical Conditions

Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

Sore throats are a common ailment in the United States, and they often indicate that a person has suffered a strep throat infection. Fortunately, testing for sore throat is a quick and rather painless process. To make certain that ,,,

Medical Conditions, Medicine & Technology, The Human Body

Lupus Awareness Month: Fighting Back Against a Challenging Opponent

In the United States alone, it is estimated that up to 1.5 million people have lupus, an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks its own tissues and cells. In order to draw attention to this condition, the Lupus ,,,

Medical Conditions

Common Illnesses

The Three Main Types of Ear Infection

Heart Failure and Bone Loss: Are They Connected?

Communication Breakdown: Chemical Reactions and Eye Cataracts

Gauging the Risks Electromagnetic Radiation

Could Genetic Flaws Link Five Mental Disorders?

Taking the Wrong Medicine for Flu

Can Pneumonia Spread from Person to Person?

Zinc and the Common Cold

Is It Necessary to Double-Check Strep Tests?

Lupus Awareness Month: Fighting Back Against a Challenging Opponent

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