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Acne Diet Dos and Don’ts

Acne is a common skin condition which affects 80% of teenagers and one-fifth of adults in America. Although acne is known to be associated primarily with hormonal changes, research has also shown that diet can affect acne severity.

26 Nov 2018

Ehrlichiosis Treatment and Prevention

Human ehrlichiosis is an acute febrile tick-borne disease that is caused by various species belonging to the genera Ehrlichia and Anaplasma. The infection is known to cause protracted fever and generalized body aches, and is characterized by leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, and elevated liver transaminases.

26 Nov 2018

Hyperpigmentation and Acne

Although skin problems are often associated with those in adolescence, there are several conditions which can affect anyone at any age. Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the United States and is thought to affect four out of five teenagers. Hyperpigmentation is also one of the most common reasons for visiting a dermatologist.

26 Nov 2018

What Foods Are Bad for Your Teeth and Mouth?

Food plays an important role in maintaining good oral health. However, certain foods and drinks can severely affect oral health.

26 Nov 2018

Insulin Resistance and Parkinson's Disease

A growing pool of evidence suggests that Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) may share common pathological mechanisms, and that the presence of T2DM increases the risk of developing PD by 40%.

26 Nov 2018

Natural Treatments for Acne that Work

Acne is a common skin condition that will affect most individuals at some point during their lifetime. More severe cases may benefit from oral antibiotics and topical treatments.

25 Nov 2018

Epidemiology of Ehrlichiosis

Ehrlichiosis is a disease caused by several Gram-negative obligate intracellular bacteria that are transmitted by a tick vector.

25 Nov 2018

African Sleeping Sickness Causes

African Sleeping Sickness, also known as Human African Trypanosomiasis, is a tropical disease that evolves through distinct clinical stages. It ultimately results in meningoencephalitis, coma, and death. This severe illness affects 60 to 70 million people in sub-Saharan Africa, where public health concern is at epidemic level.

25 Nov 2018

How are Carotenoids Related to Good Vision?

Carotenoids are natural pigments commonly produced by many plants that promote good eye health. They cannot be made by the body so must be obtained through food.

22 Nov 2018

Ehrlichiosis Diagnosis

Farmers, land managers and people who enjoy outdoors recreation are at increased risk of tick exposure and, consequently, of acquiring infection with tick-borne pathogenic bacteria.

22 Nov 2018

Parkinson's Disease and Helicobacter Pylori

Helicobacter pylori is a Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the gastric epithelium. Infection of the gastrointestinal tract by Helicobacter pylori results in gastritis, peptic ulcer, and gastric cancer.

21 Nov 2018

Heartland Virus Diagnosis and Treatment

Heartland virus represents a newly recognized Phlebovirus that was initially isolated in 2009 from two farmers in northwestern Missouri who were hospitalized with fever accompanied by leukopenia and thrombocytopenia.

21 Nov 2018

Heartland Virus Clinical Presentation

Emerging tick-borne viruses that can infect humans and animals have attracted a lot of attention due to the increasing occurrence of tick-borne viral diseases and their considerable influence on human health.

21 Nov 2018

Ehrlichiosis Symptoms

Ehrlichiosis represents a group of infections that are caused by obligate intracellular bacteria from the bacterial family Anaplasmataceae (chiefly belonging to the genus Ehrlichia and Anaplasma). These infections are transmitted by ticks (mostly between May and August) and are potentially fatal.

21 Nov 2018

What is Ehrlichiosis?

Ehrlichiosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of round bacteria that have the propensity to invade and infect the white blood cells (leukocytes).

21 Nov 2018

Charcoal Toothpaste: Benefits and Risks

The use of charcoal toothpaste is becoming a popular trend in dental care. Its use is associated with oral health benefits; however, it does pose a certain risk of adverse effects on dental health primarily due to its high abrasive properties. Further research is needed to fully explore the benefits of charcoal toothpaste.

21 Nov 2018

The 5:2 Diet Health Benefits

Although the long-term effects of intermittent fasting diets is not fully understood, studies show that they could be a potential strategy for fighting the obesity epidemic in the future. The key objectives of fasting diets are promoting weight loss, preventing weight gain, and preventing regain of weight.

21 Nov 2018