Have you ever experienced a sudden itch that never seems to stop? Most people can relate to an intense desire to scratch. But when the itching gets so intense you cannot sleep, seek help immediately since it might be Scabies.So, what is Scabies? It’s a parasitic infestation caused by mites that bu ...
Dermatitis is the fancy name for a skin rash and it can manifest as a symptom of many health problems. In short, your skin is not happy, either because the area where the rash manifested was directly put into contact with something irritating or as a side effect of something ...
Different types of cancers plague human beings. However, skin cancer stands out with its huge number of victims. More than 100,000 people are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma annually. Cancer results from the uncontrolled multiplication of cells. These cells accumulate in ...
Rubella, commonly referred to as the German measles, is an air-borne and highly contagious virus. While most individuals recover from the disease without treatment, the illness can wreak havoc on children born to infected mothers. In the mid-1960s a vaccination was developed and rubella cases quickl ...
Also known as the powerhouse organ, the liver is the second largest organ in the body, whose primary function is to keep people alive and healthy. It performs several tasks ranging from cleansing blood and metabolizing medications and nutrients to storing carbohydrates, mine ...
An infection in one or both of the lungs is known as pneumonia. Fungi, viruses, and bacteria can cause pneumonia. When a person has pneumonia, the alveoli or air sacs in the lung are filled with pus or fluid. This causes moderate to severe trouble breathing and can cause oth ...
