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Pneumonia is most common during cold and flu season. It is a respiratory infection that can inflame one or both of your lungs. It occurs due to a bacteria or virus attack. It’s highly contagious and can be transmitted via sneezing, coughing, and the inhalation of germs. It makes breathing difficult and, in some circumstances,…

Did You Know? Medication Overuse Headaches (MOH) is considered as the 3rd most prevalent type of headache. About one in 50 people have chronic headaches. Half of the people experience headaches due to overuse of medicines they took to treat their headache.  This type of headache is called “medication overuse” headache (MOH), also known as…

You might be surprised after seeing a pill in your stool. Believe it or not, there are some medications that may look like that they haven’t been digested properly. These types of medicines are called “ghost tablets.” These pills look similar to a pill you’ve taken, or might be like a small soft mass. Don’t…

Ebola is a fatal condition in humans and nonhuman primates. It’s a hemorrhagic fever, caused due to virus of the Filoviridae family.  The five known Ebola virus species are: Sudan virus (Sudan ebolavirus) Ebola virus (Zaire ebolavirus) Bundibugyo virus (Bundibugyo ebolavirus) Taï Forest virus (Taï Forest ebolavirus, formerly Côte d’Ivoire ebolavirus) Reston virus (Reston ebolavirus),…

Swollen ankles and swollen feet are common, especially – if you have been standing or walking a lot. If your feet and ankles stay swollen or are accompanied by other symptoms, this could signal a serious health problem. Here are some of the reasons that can result in swollen feet and ankles are: 1. Edema…

UTIs are bacterial infections in the urinary system. Most of the time, UTIs are caused by bacteria, however, in some cases it can be due to fungi and in extreme cases by viruses. UTIs are the most common infections in humans and usually not serious, though there can be exceptions. Urinary Tract Infection can happen…

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how much you eat, but you still feel that you’re hungry.  These frequent hunger pangs can be the signs of an underlying health issue and should be checked out by a healthcare provider.  However, if you experience unusual or rare hunger pangs, you should read this article to know why you…

Breast cancer is the most common aggressive cancer in women, and the second main cause of death in women, after lung cancer.   What is breast cancer? Breast cancer develops when breast tissue cells mutate and keep reproducing. These abnormal cells usually cluster together to form a tumor. A tumor is cancerous when these abnormal…

Who wouldn’t love eggs? They are one of the easiest options for breakfast. Whether it’s boiled, par-boiled, and scrambled; you can use this versatile food into any dish. Eggs can be a great addition to your diet because of their health benefits.  If you haven’t already added eggs into your daily diet, it is time…

An individual whose spine is curved to one side is suffering from Scoliosis. It can affect any part of the spine, but the most common areas are the chest and the lower back. In most of the cases, it occurs during the growth spurt in puberty period. Over 80% of people with scoliosis have idiopathic…