Heat exhaustion is caused by the depletion of both water and salt due to excessive sweating during periods of work or exercise. Athletes are particularly prone…
Month: April 2026
Suffering from traveller’s tummy is a fear many people have when visiting a foreign place, especially a developing county. Research shows that one in three people…
The West Nile virus season has arrived. The season begins in spring and runs through the late fall. However, in the warmer states, West Nile virus…
Summer can be a killer. Every year people die from too much sun or heat. A simple sunburn can escalate into heatstroke in a matter of…
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a genetic condition that is characterized by the absence of T lymphocytes; T lymphocytes are specialized white blood cells that develop…
Listeria has been found in up to five percent or more of normal healthy people usually in the gut. For this reason, exposure to this bacterium…
Radiation injury occurs when ionizing radiation directly damages cellular RNA, DNA, or proteins, or when highly reactive free radicals are generated within cells and tissues.Large doses…
When an adult has cardiac related issues, there are numerous factors that may be the cause. Heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity and high blood pressure can…
The human immune system is a multifaceted entity that is designed to fulfill two tasks: it distinguishes what is “us” from what is “not us,” and…
Someone in the house has been diagnosed with the flu. This places others in the household, especially close contacts (those within six feet of the sick…