The kidneys are a vital organ with many responsibilities including filtering waste from the bloodstream, regulating blood pressure, maintaining electrolyte balance, and the production of red blood cells. When things start to go wrong with our kidneys, we risk the development of kidney disease. As the waste products build up in the body, affected individuals […]
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14 Warning Facts About Zika Virus
When traveling to and within a country or area where the infection is likely, people are always encouraged to follow basic mosquito repellent advice, whilst ensuring that their arms and legs are covered in loose-fitting clothing and coated in potent insect repellent. Zika is a disease that is mainly spread by mosquitoes and contracted by […]
14 Causes of Hepatitis A, B or C
Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver. There are five types of Hepatitis, with three concerning this article – A, B, and C, each with their causes, and similar symptoms. The liver’s role in detoxifying the blood, producing cholesterol and hormones, as well as storing minerals and vitamins comes under threat during hepatitis infection. […]
14 Early Signs of Adenovirus
Looking out for the early signs of adenovirus can be pretty difficult, considering how much it resembles a lot of other illnesses from the outset. This common virus infects the lining of a person’s eyes, their airways and lungs, as well as their intestines, urinary tract and nervous system. It’s a virus that gets pretty […]
14 Causes of Parvovirus
Parvovirus infection is caused by a virus called parvovirus B19. It is a highly contagious disease that is airborne and commonly spreads quickly through offices, schools, and daycare centers. There is no specific time of year when it is more prominent, and it is spread through respiratory droplets and blood. Pregnant women can also pass […]
14 Common Symptoms of Parvovirus
The parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can infect both children and adults. It can easily spread from person to person through contact with saliva, blood, and other bodily fluids. Parvovirus is contagious before symptoms appear so most people don’t realize they are spreading the virus until it’s too late. Once a person starts […]