Category Archives: Diseases
Prevention cardiovascular disease in women
December 15, 2011 
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Heart disease is no longer considered a disease that affects just men. In the past, women usually received less aggressive treatment for heart disease and were not referred for diagnostic tests as often. As a result, when many women were
Cardiovascular, Women 18-39, Women 40-60, Women 60-plus, Women's Health 
Tags: Cardiovascular, Women 60-plus, Women Health 40-60 Sauna bathing for heart failure patients
What is a Sauna? A sauna is a small room designed to be heated to very high temperatures, with well-controlled humidity. Saunas are used both for recreational and therapeutic purposes, with most people utilizing them as a relaxation tool that
Chlamydia Test
Chlamydial infection may not cause any symptoms initially, though it may be associated with serious complications like infertility and ectopic pregnancy in later stages. Chlamydial infection is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. It affects
Stroke
What is a stroke? Brain cell function requires a constant delivery of oxygen and glucose from the bloodstream. A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is disrupted, causing brain cells to die.
Pulmonary Embolism
What is a pulmonary embolism? The lungs are a pair of organs in the chest that are primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the air we breathe and blood. The lung is composed of clusters
Flu
Flu is a highly infectious and very common viral illness that is spread by coughs and sneezes. It’s not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different group of viruses and symptoms tend to be more severe and last for longer.You
Chronic Sore Throat
What is Chronic Sore Throat? A chronic sore throat (pharyngitis) is considered as any persistent throat irritation, itchiness or pain that lasts for more than 3 months. While a sore throat is usually thought of as pain, even slight irritation
Otitis Media
Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear. There are two types of otitis media. Acute otitis media is an ear infection that can cause ear pain, fever, or an inflamed eardrum. Otitis media with effusion is fluid in
What Is Gonorrhea
What Is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea (pronounced: gah-nuh-ree-uh) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The bacteria can be passed from one person to another through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, even when the person who is
What is Syphilis
What is Syphilis? • Syphilis is a complex sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium. Treponema Pallidum. • The bacterium is passed from person to person through direct contact with syphilis sore(s). • Syphilis causes sores mainly on the
