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29th September 2009
Most people don't realize they oversleep when they have a condition called hypersomnia and that's due in part to recurring episodes of excessive daytime sleeping and prolonged nighttime sleep. This is different from the average person taking that midday n... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon15th September 2009
What is the cause of the headache?
There can be several causes of headaches. Some of the more likely causes of headaches are stress and fatigue, tension, eye strain, dehydration, low blood sugar, migraine, viral infection, musculoskeletal conditions, h... Read >
Author: mark bevan05th August 2009
In order to keep your pond looking like a pond, it is necessary to have a pump. Without this vital piece of equipment, your lovely pond could turn into something resembling a marshland. Pond water pumps have the never ending task of taking care of all the... Read >
Author: canfieldcustompumps16th July 2009
Summer is upon us again here in Japan and while for most of us our minds flood with images of beach, bronzed bodies and beer - the downside is that we must effectively protect ourselves from mosquitoes.
At best, these flying ‘leeches’ are infuriat... Read >
Author: Haydn Stevenson18th May 2009
Type 1 diabetes is also known as "juvenile diabetes" because it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.Typical in the treatment of all diabetic patients, the initial concern in the type 1 diabetes treatment is to maintain blood sugar near the n... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson12th May 2009
Acquired brain injuries are very serious and have lasting medical effects on the person who has this type of brain injury. The brain controls our entire body and is necessary for speech, movement, and other functions of the body so this type of injury can... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th May 2009
Acquired brain injuries are very serious and have lasting medical effects on the person who has this type of brain injury. The brain controls our entire body and is necessary for speech, movement, and other functions of the body so this type of injury can... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer07th May 2009
Chickenpox is the common name for Varicella simplex, a disease that mainly affects children. Until recently, chickenpox manifested itself so frequently as a disease, that it came to be recognized almost as a rite of passage for childhood.
Parents knew ... Read >
Author: Paul17th April 2009
Keeping an eye on your health and looking after yourself is important when you’re travelling. You don’t want to miss a thing and that means staying on top form; to give you a helping hand here is a little guide to help you stay fit and healthy through... Read >
Author: itoi27th March 2009
Birds are one of the top problems of the agricultural production in the country. Not only do birds interrupt crops, they can also ruin your garden, the school's playground, the parking lot in your work, and many more locations where birds exist.
There... Read >
Author: Julie Souto15th December 2008
Literal meaning of Headache is 'disease of the head'. It is a multiple types of disorder. There are eleven types of headache in Ayurveda. Headache can be due to a various number of causes.
The most important causes of the headache are Trauma, Inflammat... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt08th December 2008
Mosquitoes are responsible for many different diseases such as yellow fever, dengue, malaria and several types of encephalitis. Close to six hundred million people die every year from a mosquito-born disease. Many people who acquire these horrible disease... Read >
Author: Karl Guevara17th October 2008
Measles, also called rubeola, is a highly contagious. Measles is a fatal disease that impacts vulnerable children around the world. Measles is a contagious illness caused by a virus (paramyxovirus). Measles virus normally grows in the cells that line the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Listeriosis is a hazardous infection caused by eating food that's impure with bacteria called Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes). The bacteria that reason listeria infections (Listeria monocytogenes) are found in soil and water. A lot of wild and d... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th August 2008
Next time you go on vacation to a tropical country, you will no doubt encounter the Mosquito on your travels. At all costs you must not get bitten by one (or more) as they carry many killer diseases and the quality of hospital care available in the third ... Read >
Author: Manbeer Singh13th August 2008
Cerebral Palsy severe cerebral palsy A delay in delivery can cause cerebral palsy rmation and help with caring for their special needs child. children suffering from cerebral palsy, paralysis or other Erbs b.. more …
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Author: May Sira29th July 2008
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Meningitis is usually caused by an infection with a virus or a bacterium. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important becaus... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch20th July 2008
When you book your Airport Transfer to take you to a distant land, which is Home Sweet Home to the Mighty Mosquito (Trillions of them to be precise) then Number One on your List of Priorities must be avoiding Mosquito Bites, every single one that is, and ... Read >
Author: Dev16th July 2008
Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.[1][2] These seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.[3] About 50 milli... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Behcet's syndrome is a disease that involves inflammation of the blood vessels. Behcet's syndrome is a chronic disease that involves dual system systems. The disease occurs worldwide, but is almost rife in Japan, the Middle East, and in the Mediterranean ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th May 2008
Amnesia can be classified as retrograde (for events before the cause), anterograde (inability to store new memories after the cause), global (for information related to all senses and past times), and sense-specific (for events processed by one sense—eg... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Rebecca Hanson
"Three men have died from herpes encephalitis," my physician husband told me. "We're having a little epidemic here."
A request had just come through our church's prayer chain: "Pray that God will heal a 12-year old... Read >
Author: Rebecca Hanson27th March 2008
Is there anything more aggravating then laying in bed at night and hearing the buzz of a mosquito in the room? It just kills me. Well, you can turn on the lights and hunt for the bugger all night, but there is a better step. Prevent mosquitoes from living... Read >
Author: John Grimes27th March 2008
"Meningitis" and "encephalitis" are two words that pop onto most people's radar screens from time to time, and usually in some scary context, like hearing of a cluster of cases in their child's school, or reading media reports of epidemics occurring natio... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
Rabies has been present in Labrador Retriever for as long as we can remember. It is a viral disease affecting warm-blooded animals that can be transmitted to humans. So if unfortunately you are bitten by a Labrador Retriever or any breed of dog, then ther... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons31st January 2008
You can’t read a newspaper without learning about the vaccine controversy. On one hand, “the benefits outweigh the risks.” On the other, “a single jab stole the life from little Johnny in a matter of two days.” What’s going on, “Should I ... Read >
Author: Shane23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus was first seen in the United States at the end of last century, and has since received a high profile due to extensive media coverage during the summer to autumn when it is prevalent. The virus can be fatal in a very small percentage of ca... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus is a disease spread by mosquitoes, the first occurrences of which appeared in the USA in 1999. The virus can be fatal to birds, horses and unfortunately humans too. If you are a parent and are worried about symptoms of West Nile Virus in c... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught19th January 2008
They annoy us and they carry a lot of scary diseases, but how much do we really know about mosquitoes? The following mosquito facts may help you to avoid these pesky creatures.
The first thing that you should know is that mosquitoes are not all the sa... Read >
Author: John Grimes14th January 2008
Once a domesticated bird, roosting on rocky cliffs and protective ledges, the pigeon has evolved, now seeking refuge in today's busy cities. It has become one of the most common bird pests, lofting no longer on desolate stone bluffs, but on city balconies... Read >
Author: Andy Asbury02nd September 2007
Rabies is an acute viral infection. Rabid animals usually stop eating and drinking, and may appear to want to be left alone. Because it can be fatal, rabies should be considered extremely dangerous. Therefore, it is important to prevent exposure to the ra... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th May 2007
At this moment, schizophrenia can not be diagnosed with the help of laboratory tests, but helpful in showing abnormal structures in the brain are some imaging techniques like computed tomography scans. These scans use X rays to create a picture of interna... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th May 2007
One of the most rare medical conditions is diabetes insipidus. The immediate cause of this condition is excessive thirst and frequent passage of urine that is very diluted. The condition, diabetes insipidus is cause by a hormone deficiency in your pituita... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th April 2007
Scratching. Buzzing. Biting. Itching and even disease. All brought to you by the friendly mosquito. As spring blooms, it helps to know the different types of mosquitoes before heading outdoors.
Most people know that mosquitoes are carriers of some rea... Read >
Author: John Grimes26th March 2007
It is known that no single symptom is specific to schizophrenia, so, in order to put a diagnosis, there must be some conditions present. We can mention 3 conditions. A condition is about certain symptoms that are present for at least six months even in th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
My baby has a red, spotty rash all over her chest. Could it be chicken pox?
It is very possible. The chicken pox usually shows up on the body under the form of a simple rash (tiny red itching spots). These spots gradually turn into clear, fluid-filled... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
Headache is known as Shiro Roga in Ayurveda. Literally it means ‘disease of the head’. Headache is not a single type of disorder; but it is a name given to several problems of the head. There are 11 types of headache in Ayurveda. They can be caused du... Read >
Author: Tom alter17th February 2007
Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by varicella-zoster virus. It leads to a skin rash that is itchy and after a few days transforms into blisters.
Chickenpox virus is transmitted by air and reaches a healthy organism by mouth or by nose. If an ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola25th January 2007
Pneumonia is a contagious disease that mostly affects children and people who have a weakened immune system like: HIV, organ transplanted people, cancer, and chemotherapy. Smoking, drinking alcohol, working in cold places are also factors of risk.
If l... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola05th December 2006
Mosquitoes are annoying enough when they are buzzing around you and leaving itchy bites. Unfortunately, they also happen to be carries of some of the more nasty diseases on the plant including West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes and the West Nile Virus
As y... Read >
Author: John Grimes18th November 2006
If enjoy getting outdoors, you know mosquitoes can be annoying as all get out. Even worse, the little blood suckers happen to carry a vast collection of nasty diseases.
Mosquitoes – The Disease Carriers
Nothing ruins a good time outdoors more tha... Read >
Author: John Grimes09th November 2006
If you head out into an area where you suspect bugs will be biting, it makes sense to use insect repellent to keep you from being chomped on. The active ingredient in most repellents carries inherent risks.
The Dangers of DEET Insect Repellents
On... Read >
Author: John Grimes06th August 2006
Mosquitoes are a nuisance, not just because of the discomfort and annoying itching, redness and swelling accompanied by each an every bite, but also because they carry many diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, encephalitis, and West Nile virus, some of... Read >
Author: sally neill04th June 2006
Copyright 2006 Peter Nisbet
Every household with young children should possess a clinical thermometer. Young children, especially babies and infants, cannot properly describe their symptoms when they become ill. Many childhood diseases are associated ... Read >
Author: Tom Healy
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