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The company Food Marble has developed a portable AIRE breath tester that will help doctors diagnose and treat a digestive condition known as small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome (SIBO).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of talk about the importance of a strong immune system. But can it be strengthened with vitamins and supplements? And does it make sense to take them during an illness?
This relatively safe children's disease is extremely serious in adults and can turn into a real tragedy if it infects a pregnant woman. Because of this, it is very important to catch the symptoms and stop the spread of the virus.
As soon as the annual flu season arrives, the virus spreads very quickly in schools and workplaces, which can cause an epidemic. Many who fall ill recover without complications in about 1-2 weeks. However, the flu often causes serious complications, so it's important to know as much as you can about it.
Many people believe that if you don't treat a cold, it will pass in seven days, and if you treat it then it will pass in a week. During this time, the body overcomes acute respiratory infections. Thankfully, there are ways to help the body speed up the healing process.
Initially, manicures were done for health benefits: long nails were trimmed to avoid breakage and for hygiene purposes. Today, manicures are primarily done for beauty and aesthetic purposes. Few people think about how manicures affect health.
The disappearance of the voice is most often associated with colds. However, there are other reasons that you may lose your voice — and some can be quite serious.
Swimming is one of the most useful and low-impact types of fitness. However, swimming pools themselves can be a high-risk area. For one, warm and humid environments tend to produce pathogens. Additionally, disinfection does not always work and does not protect against all issues. So what are the dangers?
There are two good reasons to get vaccinated: to protect yourself and to protect those around you who for some reason cannot get vaccinated. When we get a vaccine, our body learns to resist real viruses and bacteria to defend itself against them. What are common myths about vaccines?
Researchers have identified how natural human antibodies can block the entry of malaria parasites into red blood cells. This is a key step towards ending malaria in the world.
Is your nose constantly runny? Do you deal with congestion on a regular basis?This unpleasant condition is called "chronic sinusitis," and one out of ten people are affected by it.
Inflammation of the ear is painful and causes extremely unpleasant complications. Here are some guidelines on how to handle it if you do get it.
Most of us like the transition from cold weather in the winter to warmer weather in the spring and summer. However, it is important to make sure your body acclimates well to changes in temperatures. This can also be important when traveling from a warm area to a cold one, or vice versa. How can you help your body do this, and how important is it?
A fever is a frequent phenomenon that signals a problem in the body. Some people prefer to let the immune system fight it, while others begin to worry after even a slight increase in temperature. What should you know about fevers and rising temperatures?
Almost everyone has heard of or had chickenpox in their lifetime. However, there are still some persistent myths about the disease.
Die genauen Ursachen des chronischen Fatigue-Syndroms sind immer noch unbekannt, was für Forscher weltweit zu einer Herausforderung geworden ist. Wissenschaftler aus Kalifornien haben kürzlich die Theorie aufgestellt, dass dieses Syndrom die Folge einer Infektion mit Enteroviren sein könnte.
Man sagt, wenn man eine Erkältung behandelt, ist sie in einer Woche ausgestanden, und wenn man sie nicht behandelt, ist sie in 7 Tagen weg. Was aber, wenn eine Woche vergangen ist und die Krankheit nicht verschwindet? Dann könnte es sich um eine bakterielle Komplikation handeln.
Pets get sick, just like humans. Let’s look at which of the diseases can be dangerous for owners.
Manchmal steigt die Temperatur leicht an und bleibt ohne ersichtlichen Grund bei 37 Grad Celsius. Ist das ein Grund zur Besorgnis?
Where is the line between "infected" and "not infected"? What affects the minimum level of infection, after which the virus breaks through the immune defense? Let's look into the question using COVID-19 as an example: why do some people not become infected with the disease, while others are infected and need to be hospitalized?
Many people, when they get sick, immediately want to turn to antibiotics to get better faster. Why is this a big mistake?
Die Hauptaufgabe des Immunsystems ist die Beseitigung der feindlichen oder eigenen infizierten Zellen. Es sollte nicht auf gesunde Zellen reagieren. Wenn dies geschieht, kommt es zu einer Autoimmunerkrankung, und der Körper beginnt im Grunde, sich selbst zu bekämpfen.
Thanks to the airplane, we can quickly travel from point A to point B for business and leisure. However, despite the many advantages of flying, there are certain health risks to keep in mind. Let’s look at some potential health conditions to be aware of when flying.
Eine Entzündung ist die Abwehrreaktion des Körpers auf Viren, Krankheiten oder Verletzungen. Beispiele dafür sind, wenn ein geschnittener Finger rot und geschwollen wird oder wenn aus einer Erkältung ein Husten resultiert. Diese Reaktionen deuten auf eine kurzfristige akute Entzündung hin und darauf, dass Immunzellen die Infektion bekämpfen. Eine Entzündung kann jedoch auch chronisch werden und Monate, Jahre oder sogar ein Leben lang andauern.
Während sich die Welt weiterhin von COVID-19 erholt, gibt es alarmierende Nachrichten aus Japan über eine Krankheit, die durch ein „fleischfressendes Bakterium“ verursacht wird.