An Insight to Common Diseases

The human body has various defense mechanisms to protect it from infections, viruses and bacteria. When these defense mechanisms break down because of certain triggers, diseases result. These trigger factors may be due to genetic predispositions, exposure to unhealthy environments or even excess stress and anxiety. These guides cover a wide variety of different diseases that people may contract at some point in their life. We will discuss what they are, how they’re transmitted and what you can do if you think you have contracted one of them.

Does your Child have Influenza?

In the U.S., flu is generally not a risk for children until after their first birthday. However, every so often there’s an “off-season” and flu strikes kids as well as adults. If your child gets sick with flu-like symptoms during influenza…

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Kids are prone to Chicken Pox

Chickenpox, also known as varicella, is a common childhood disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes pimples that break and ooze fluid. They become itchy red spots, which are called vesicles. These eventually burst, dry up…

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Ovarian Cancer is a very Common Disease

Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common invasive gynecologic cancer and the fifth leading cause of death from gynecologic cancer in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2018, approximately 22,440 new cases of ovarian…

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Bronchitis is very common in Children

Childhood is a time of rapid growth and development. Children are learning how to take care of themselves, manage their independence and make healthy choices. At the same time, children have much smaller airways in their lungs than adults do.…

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Conjunctivitis is a very Common Concern

Conjunctivitis is the medical term for a red, puffy and itchy eye. It can be a sign of an infection or another condition. Conjugated means “joined together” and iritis means “inflammation of.” Depending on the types of conjunctivitis…

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection that primarily affects children. It’s usually harmless and typically resolves within seven to 10 days. However, the virus can be more severe in older individuals or those with…

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Diabetes in Men is a real Threat

Men are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than men of any other demographic. The prevalence of the disease is more than double in men than in women. Why? Researchers haven’t been able to pinpoint a single reason for this gender gap, but…

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Heart Attack and Strokes are Common in Men

Men are more likely to experience a heart attack and stroke than women. Men are prone to these conditions for a few reasons, and how you live your life can greatly impact whether or not you develop them. Men have a higher risk of heart disease,…

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Prostate Issues in Middle-Aged Men

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the majority of them will be diagnosed after the age of 60. As men grow older, their prostate gland grows as well. It is a normal process in every man’s life, but certain factors can…

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Woman's Health Concerns and Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a silent pandemic that currently affects more than 200 million people worldwide. It is a disease where the density of the bones decreases, making them porous and prone to fracture. If left untreated, this condition can lead to…

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