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…
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Prevention and immunity are key to protecting individual and community health. This category covers disease prevention, immune health, public health topics, and safety guidance—helping readers understand risks, reduce exposure, and stay informed through clear, evidence-based information.
Persons with low HDL-cholesterol levels can have three times greater risk of heart disease. The key to increase HDL levels with routine changes is to respect…
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…
Mushrooms. They contain proteins called cytokines that could assist the body in defending itself against viruses. These beneficial effects you may find in ordinary button mushrooms,…
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…
As much as possible, avoid coming into close contact with infected persons, especially if they cough or sneeze. A person with a cold is very contagious:…
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…
A listeriosis infection is caused by consuming contaminated foods that contain a bacteria labeled as listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis symptoms can in some cases become dangerous and…
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…
The swine flu vaccine is being ushered out five months after H1N1 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Health care workers and emergency…