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Do You Need a Vaccine for Hepatitis?
Hepatitis
, which comes in three forms (A, B and C), is a disease that lead to the inflammation of the liver. Viral infection is the leading cause of hepatitis, although it can also be brought about by drugs and medications. Vaccines f...
Foods That Promote Healthy Liver Function
The body would not survive without the help of the liver. This organ is responsible for a number of very important internal processes that need to be done every day in order for the body to function. Diet can significantly affect the functio...
Health Watch: Amoeba among Kids
Kids love to put anything in their mouths. They are not too conscious of dirt and they are not very particular with cleanliness. This is why there are so many children today that are getting stomach upsets, diseases and stomach infections bo...
Parasites that can Harm Your Health
Parasites
refer to organisms that cannot produce their own food so they look for a host where they can live and depend on this for survival. These creatures can also live inside the human bodies, depending on the person's consumption ...
What is Dengue Fever?
Dengue
, or also known as the break bone fever is an infectious disease that is caused by the dengue virus. This illness is usually transmitted by mosquitos, Aedes Aegypti and rarely by Aedes Albopictus. The said virus can exist in fou...
7 Important Facts about Gallstones
Do you really need to know more about gallstones? Consider this: over 20 million Americans have
gallstones
. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 800,000 of these patients are hospitalized and about 500,000 end ...
Top 5 Medical Breakthroughs of 2011
There is something about a medical breakthrough, aside from its immediate benefit, that is comforting. It gives a sense of security that the medical field is relentless in seeking ways to fight diseases and prolong life. Thus, when the Cl...
What is Jaundice?
When you get a bruise, you notice that your skin would undergo series of color changes as it heals. When you see it turn into yellow, that's bilirubin that you're seeing. This yellow pigment is found in the bile produced by the liver. It is ...
Liver Failure: Can It Be Prevented?
Yes.
Liver Failure
occurs when the liver ceases to function due to damages that are beyond repair. It can be brought about by numerous factors including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and long-term excessive consumption of alcohol. Althoug...
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