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May 31, 2022
Things That Increase Your Risk for Cellulitis Diabetics:

Bacteria invade your skin when it is damaged or cracked. Scrapes, burns, surgeries, fungal infections, and other factors can all cause skin breaks. Bacteria can enter even if the breach in the skin is just too small to see. Cellulitis can impact any area of the body, although it is most commonly found in the […]

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May 27, 2022
Angina – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment: How Do It`s Prevalence Differ in Men and Women.

For both men and women, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States where one person dies every 36 seconds. Angina is defined as a sharp pain that occurs when a blood vessel in the heart narrows or when the heart does not receive enough blood supply, especially during intense exercising. […]

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May 20, 2022
Hemophilia Life Expectancy and Prognosis: What to Know

Hemophilia is a rare, hereditary bleeding illness that causes blood to clot abnormally at the region of a lesion or injury. The condition develops when specific blood coagulation factors are deficient or do not function correctly. Since a clot does not always form, a cut or wound might cause significant bleeding. This is referred to […]

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May 17, 2022
Shellfish Allergy Testing, Treatment, and Prognosis: A Guideline

The fish group including shrimp, lobster, and crab produces the most allergic responses in the shellfish family. Many shellfish-allergic persons can safely consume mollusks (scallops, oysters, clams, and mussels). Those who have shellfish allergies should visit an allergist for shellfish allergy test before consuming any other type of shellfish. Cross-contamination is possible since shellfish are […]

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May 13, 2022
Herpes Discharge – Should You Be Concerned?

If you have recently noticed your discharge to have turned foul-smelling and of an unusual color, you most likely have a yeast infection, thrush, or any other sexually transmitted infection (STI). In case of abnormal discharge coupled with sores on the mouth or genitals, your condition may be herpes. While herpes discharge is concerning, it […]

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May 10, 2022
Reasons Menopause Changes Your Blood Pressure

Women are at increased risk for high blood pressure after menopause, but researchers are unsure why. Some doctors blame high blood pressure after menopause on the hormonal changes women experience, while others say that menopausal weight gain increases the risk of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is just one of the symptoms women can […]

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April 29, 2022
What Doctor to See for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs): Guidelines to Raise Awareness

STDs or STIs are frequent illnesses that individuals inadvertently spread. Many simple, safe, and easily accessible tests can aid in the prevention of additional transmission and health consequences. Instead of the previous term STDs, many clinicians now refer to these disorders as STIs. The importance of early discovery and treatment in preventing transmission and consequences […]

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April 26, 2022
Correlation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Substance Abuse

People with ADHD are more likely to develop drug use problems, and there seems to be a complex correlation between ADHD and substance abuse. A survey reveals that teenagers with drug abuse problems are more likely to have ADHD than the overall population. In one research on cannabis use problems, for example, 38% of individuals had […]

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April 22, 2022
Gastrointestinal and Stomach Issues After Covid-19: What to Know and Expect.

The predominant documented symptoms of COVID-19 during much of the epidemic have become a chronic cough and fever. However, as caseloads have increased and new variations have evolved, new symptoms have emerged. According to a September 2020 analysis, 53% of those hospitalized with COVID-19 had at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptom throughout their illness. The […]

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