Monkeypox: Symptoms & Prevention
Monkeypox virus gives rise to the rare disease monkeypox. That, in turn, causes flu-like fever and chills and a painful, pus-filled rash. It may take weeks to clear up on its own because there is no quick-fix treatment. What is the Monkey Pox Virus? There are two...
What is the Difference Between Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition induced by Group A strep throat. It causes painful symptoms in the connective tissue of your body. The condition is rare, but cases of rheumatic fever still occur in South Africa. It affects children more than adults....
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What is it Like to Care for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Joan Williams was in her early '80s when her son started noticing changes in her personality. At first, the family thought the memory loss was just a normal part of the ageing process. But as months passed, the classic symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease became clearer....
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Natural Remedies for Depression
“Depression can lead to feelings of helplessness but know that you are not alone. In addition to treatment and medicine, there are many things you may do on your own to fight back. Changing your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking are...
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The Difference Between Archaea & Bacteria
Almost everyone has heard of bacteria, but let's go through the difference between archaea and bacteria. Archaea and bacteria are from the category of prokaryotes – any organism that lacks a distinct nucleus and organelles due to the lack of internal membranes. They are, however, two...
The Rights Of People Living With HIV & AIDS
Living with HIV and AIDS is not a death sentence, and it’s important to know the rights of people living with HIV & AIDS. Having the disease doesn’t change your value as a human being. You are entitled to all the basic human rights as everyone...
What Fever May Signal
Fever is a natural response to infection. A fever is usually a sign that your body is working extra hard to fight infection. Body temperatures are different for everyone. But they lie within the range of 36°C to 37°C. A temperature of 38°C or higher...
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Red Face From Drinking Alcohol
You are not alone if your face becomes flushed after drinking a few glasses of wine. Many people experience face flushing after consuming alcohol. The medical term for it is alcohol flush reaction....
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Could Kindness and Generosity Be a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?
67 participants around were paired with a stranger for a social experiment. Each pair received a small amount of money to divide between themselves. The test occurred to see who would share the most money....
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Do I Need to Take a Multivitamin?
There is no universal definition of a multivitamin. But the nutrient makeup of these supplements differs by brand and product....
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