Infectious diseases are defined as disorders caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly (vector-borne) from one individual to another. An infectious disease can differ from simple infection, which is the invasion of and replication in the body by any of various agents including bacteria, […]
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood. While they are a public health concern, bed bugs are not known to transmit disease through their bites. The history of bed bugs dates back to ancient Egypt. Bed bugs have been a household pest issue for more than 3,300 years! They were first […]
The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce the juices. The pancreas has two main jobs in the body: To make juices that […]
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow […]
Mosquitoes comprise a group of about 3,500 species of small insects. The word “mosquito” (formed by mosca and diminutive -ito) is Spanish for “little fly”. Mosquitoes have a slender segmented body, one pair of wings, one pair of halteres, three pairs of long hair-like legs, and elongated mouthparts. What Is The Lifespan Of A […]
What is blood pressure? The heart pumps blood around the body through the blood vessels. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted on the artery walls by the pumping of blood. Blood pressure varies according to environmental demands. For example, it rises during physical exertion and drops in extreme heat. Your blood pressure normally […]
Sleep is essential to our lives. It allows our bodies to rest mentally and regenerate some damage they accrued during the day. However, for some of us, having good enough sleep is elusive, and one of the culprits is sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition that causes an individual to […]
Therapeutic communication is defined as the face-to-face process of interacting that focuses on advancing the physical and emotional well-being of a patient. For people outside of the medical profession, a hospital or doctor’s office can be intimidating place. The job of making a patient feel comforted and cared for often falls on the shoulders of […]
Xanax is a brand of alprazolam a benzodiazepine used to treat panic disorders with or without a fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment (agoraphobia). How Does Blue Xanax bars and Other Types of Benzodiazepines Work? Blue Xanax bars like other benzodiazepines, produce a state of calm in users. […]
According to the World Health Organization, 650 million adults were obese in 2016, and worldwide, obesity has tripled since 1975. It’s no laughing matter, either. Being obese can lead to a number of health problems, including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and kidney and liver failure. The best news is that obesity is largely preventable. While […]
