Introduction Strep throat is a common bacterial infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus. The symptoms can develop rapidly and be extremely unpleasant. Therefore, it is natural to ask how long does strep throat last. There is no single answer to the query, i.e., how long can strep throat last? The […]
Drunk commonly in many different parts of Asia, green tea has many health benefits. Green tea is said to improve memory, reduce stress, and lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. However, green tea may cause a green tea allergy in some people. A Brief Background The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology examined 11 workers […]
As women menopause, they may notice some changes in their bodies, which are the symptoms of menopause. Instead of getting themselves checked and seeking treatment, some women treat these symptoms, such as low estrogen bladder symptoms, as normal and ignore them. It is best not to feel ashamed of acknowledging menopause and the symptoms that […]
Connective tissues are a group of tissues that hold the body together and maintain its shape by providing cohesion and supporting it. They hold all the cells of our body together and provide tissues the elasticity required to return to their original position. Connective tissues comprise proteins like collagen and elastin and also contain some […]
Almost all functions in your body are regulated by hormones. For example, insulin helps store glucose molecules after you’ve had a meal, and growth hormone helps you grow proportionally during puberty. Similarly, estrogen and progesterone are two critical female hormones (present in small levels in males too) that are important for the development of sexual […]
If you are looking for a direct answer, it is a no. ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder in which abnormalities occur in some parts of the brain, such as the gray matter, the basal ganglia, and the cerebellum. So, video games cannot affect these already existing deformities. However, there is a relationship […]
Do you drink ample water every day and still experience UTI symptoms like urgency to urinate and a burning sensation during urination? If yes, then this article is just for you! Learn about pyelonephritis vs. cystitis, symptoms, and everything else you need to know before visiting your doctor. Infections anywhere in the entire length of […]
UTIs after menopause is common than people believe. 50-60% of adult women are likely to experience urinary tract infections at some point in their lives. While it has already been established that UTIs are more common in people with a uterus, owing to a shorter urethra, recent studies draw an association between post-menopause and increased risk […]
Pyelonephritis refers to an inflammatory disorder of the kidney that may be acute, recurrent, or chronic. In simple words, chronic pyelonephritis (CP) is a long-standing kidney infection. An acute inflammation that occurs repeatedly can lead to chronic pyelonephritis which permanently damages the kidney and can lead to end-stage renal disease. A kidney with chronic pyelonephritis […]
