Cirrhosis of the Liver: What is It?
According to researchers, cirrhosis of the liver affects approximately 1 in 400 adults in the United States. In fact, researchers believe that number to be a fraction of the real cases as most of them go undiagnosed.
How to Manage High Blood Pressure
Nearly 116 million Americans suffer from hypertension, but only 24.3 million people are advised to take up lifestyle modifications to keep things under control. Hypertension is a medical condition where the blood pressure remains higher than normal, even on regular days. Hypertension is classified into two stages: Stage 1 is when you have a...Read More
What Are Lower Respiratory Tract Infections?
Lower respiratory tract infections are infections that affect your lungs or airways beneath your larynx. These infections can include conditions such as bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.
How to Identify and Treat Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasma gondii is a parasite commonly found in undercooked meat, cat feces, and contaminated water and food. Once this parasite enters your body, it leads to an infection called “Toxoplasmosis.” Roughly 40 million Americans have gotten infected by this parasite at some point in life, as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....Read More
Diarrhea: Causes and Symptoms
Diarrhea is one of the most common physical health conditions across the globe. In fact, approximately two billion cases of diarrhea occur around the world every year. However, that’s not all. The condition is also considered the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 5 in developing countries. Though it can be treated...Read More
Things to Know About Syphilis
According to the CDC, syphilis cases are rising again after reaching an all-time low in 2000. In fact, 133,945 new cases of syphilis of all stages surfaced in 2020. CDC further reports that cases increased by more than 7 percent in the past couple of years despite the pandemic.
OCD Signs When To Get Help
People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder have recurring, unwanted thoughts and sensations that make them want to do something repetitively.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis: What is It?
Whether you believe it or not, there are more than 10,000 different types of prescription drugs and over 300,000 over-the-counter medicines available worldwide – and as research continues, this number continues to grow too. One of the most common medicines amongst these are antibiotics that are used to treat bacterial and viral infections. ...Read More
Hepatitis B: Symptoms and Treatment
More than 1.2 million Americans and 350 million people worldwide suffer from Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver. It’s caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and can be acute and even resolve without treatments sometimes. However, worst cases can become chronic, leading to liver cancer and cirrhosis.
STD Facts You Should Know
According to the CDC, more than 20 million cases of STDs are reported yearly in the US. At least half of the cases consist of teenagers and young adults aged between 15 and 24. Many believe this to be a fraction of the real numbers as most cases go undiagnosed.
