Plague is a severe bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans. Plague epidemics are quite common in history. The disease is also referred to as Black Death because of its reputation for devastating epidemics. Plague appearances are...
Melanoma is skin cancer and can often go undetected till the condition gets very serious. The condition can be fatal and therefore needs to be diagnosed in time. Melanoma appears as lesions on skin or discolored skin. Not all melanoma is...
Most people who suffer from anxiety disorders report that their anxiety in the morning is the worst. Waking up with a feeling of dread and a lack of interest in the day ahead are some of the signs. The spike of anxiety in the morning has been...
A recent research study compared patients suffering from Parkinson's disease with healthy people of the same age and sex. Both groups were given a detailed questionnaire regarding lifestyle habits designed to indicate individual personality...
Considering today's fast paced and hectic lifestyle, there has been an increase in the number of people suffering from various anxiety disorders. These anxiety disorders typically stem from trauma and even unrelenting stress. Anticipatory...
UTI or urinary tract infection is a common bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract in men and women. Prevention is the best way to prevent recurrence of the infection. The infection is often as chronic as it is painful and there are...
Toe nail fungus or a fungal infection of the nail is also called onychomycosis. There are four main types of toe nail fungus - all of which change the appearance of the toe nails. Toe nails appear white and cloudy or thickened and yellow. The...
Hemorrhoids can be very painful; however, they are not a life threatening, especially since there are a number of ways to treat them. While a fiber rich diet and an active lifestyle prevent hemorrhoids from forming, surgical treatments may be...
Autism is a part of a group of disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This disorder becomes evident in childhood, usually before the age of 3. Unfortunately, there is no cure for autism, though early and intensive treatment can have...
Autism is a disorder that is a part of the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) group. This disorder usually affects children right from the time they are born, though it only becomes evident at a later stage in life. Unfortunately, there is no cure...
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