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How Important are Your Eyes?
Image is from Think About Your Eyes Although we at times take it for granted, seeing is undoubtedly one of the most important functions of the human body. The role played by your eyes cannot be underestimated at all since the eyes are helpful in almost all the aspects...
STI Awareness Month
Image is from English Press Release It that time of the month where we recognize STD Awareness. With over 20 million new infections every year, this is a serious issue that requires more attention from all the institution involved. The cost of STD to the economy is...
Different Types of Pollen
Image is from Pollen.com As we roll into spring and then the summer months (they’ll be here before you know it), the presence of pollen in the air starts to become a concern for millions of Americans. In fact, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America...
What is Oral Cancer?
Image is from Market My Laser Oral cancer is a persistent growth or sore inside the mouth that is caused by an uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage. It will not go away on its own. It includes the following surrounding tissues: Throat Tonsils...
Autism Risk Factors
Image is from Spectrum What is Autism? Autism was first defined in 1943 by Leo Kanner as the inability to create normal, determined, emotional contact with others. Other definitions surround this primacy of lack of social reciprocity. Over the years, there has been...
Understanding Allergic Conjunctivitis
What is Allergic Conjunctivitis? Most people suffer from allergic conjunctivitis when their eyes are exposed to foreign substances such as pollen or mold spores, their eyes become itchy, red and watery. These are the most common symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis....
Understanding Alcoholism
Image is from DrugAbuse.com Drinking has become entrenched in our society and it is part of our lifestyle. From toasting the bride and groom with a glass of wine or drinking during the happy hour to brush of the stresses of work, it has become a natural part of our...
Types and Causes of Kidney Failure
Image is from Medscape Your kidneys are one of the most significant organs in the body. They are a pair of organs located towards your lower back and serve the purpose of filtering your blood to remove toxic and waste substances from the body. The toxic substances can...
Genetic Pathway to Allergies?
Image is from CO Exist An allergy is defined as a condition where the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance. There are many different types of allergies. These include: Medications Food Pollen Latex Animal Dander Mold The Genetic Risk The tendency to...
Understanding Tuberculosis
Image is from CDC Tuberculosis, TB, is an airborne bacterial infection. While other organs and tissues may be involved, it normally affects the lungs first. What You Need To Know While most people who have TB are not contagious, the disease is spread through the air...