Kidneys are the fist-sized organs at the bottom of your rib cage. It is present on both sides of your spine and performs several functions. Most importantly, it filters the waste products, excess water, and other impurities from the blood.
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Monkeypox is one rare infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The virus is in the Orthopoxvirus genus. It also causes smallpox, but Monkeypox is less contagious and causes mild illness compared to smallpox.
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It is summer, and you may need sunscreen more than anything. If you spend time outside, the chances are that you may have heard about how essential it is to wear sunscreen before you step out.
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Wheezing refers to a high-pitched whistling sound that happens while you are breathing in or out. The reason behind wheezing is that the tightening of your airways causes it.
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Urinary Tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections worldwide. About 50%-60% of women experience UTIs at least once in their lifetime in the US.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that consists of musculoskeletal pain, described as “stabbing feeling, burning, pricking, and numbness.” Emotional distress, fatigue, and sleep issues can also develop this condition.
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If you think you got rid of COVID-19 entirely, you may get disheartened as the cases of COVID-19 with a new BA.2 variant can be seen to spread. The virus has moved at a rapid pace in the past several months.
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It is easy for anyone to get stressed out by all the obstacles life throws our way daily. While it is true that some stress is normal and natural, real damage may occur when things get out of hand.
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The big crowds, traffic, long security lines, along with flight cancellations and delays, could be quite stressful under any circumstances. You can add a thyroid condition into the mix, and the journey may become quite complicated.
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Pulmonary Artery Hypertension (PAH) is a life-threatening condition. However, it is one such rare condition that people are much aware of. Around 500-1000 new cases are diagnosed every year in the US. According to the estimates, about 15-20% of patients with PAH have inherited this condition.
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