Artículos sobre #enfermedades infecciosas
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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.
En cuanto llega la temporada anual de gripe, el virus se propaga rápidamente en las escuelas y lugares de trabajo, lo que puede provocar una epidemia. Muchos de los que enferman se recuperan sin complicaciones en una a dos semanas. Sin embargo, la gripe suele causar complicaciones graves, por lo que es importante saber todo lo posible sobre ella.
Mucha gente cree que si no se trata un resfriado, pasará en siete días, y si se trata, entonces pasará en una semana. Durante este tiempo, el cuerpo supera las infecciones respiratorias agudas. Afortunadamente, hay formas de ayudar al cuerpo a acelerar el proceso de curación.
Al principio, la manicura se hacía por motivos de salud: las uñas largas se cortaban para evitar que se rompieran y por higiene. Hoy en día, la manicura se hace sobre todo con fines estéticos y de belleza. Poca gente considera los efectos que la manicura tiene en la salud.
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.
Las causas exactas del síndrome de fatiga crónica (SFC) aún se desconocen, por lo que se ha convertido en un reto para los investigadores de todo el mundo. Recientemente, científicos de California propusieron la teoría de que el SFC puede ser el resultado de una infección por enterovirus.
Mucha gente cree que un resfriado pasará en siete días, independientemente de si recibe tratamiento o no. Pero, ¿qué debe hacer si sigue resfriado después de una semana?
Pets get sick, just like humans. Let’s look at which of the diseases can be dangerous for owners.
A veces la temperatura sube ligeramente y se mantiene en torno a 37 sin motivo aparente. ¿Vale la pena preocuparse?
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?
Muchas personas, cuando enferman, quieren recurrir inmediatamente a los antibióticos para sanar más rápido. ¿Por qué es un gran error?
La principal tarea de la inmunidad es la eliminación de las células enemigas o propias infectadas. No debe reaccionar ante las sanas. Cuando esto sucede, se produce una enfermedad autoinmune, y el cuerpo esencialmente comienza a luchar contra sí mismo.
Los aviones nos permiten viajar y resolver problemas empresariales, desplazarnos en el espacio y en el tiempo. Pero aparte de las ventajas obvias, volar tiene ciertos riesgos. Y se asocian a posibles disfunciones del cuerpo humano en un entorno no natural.
Inflammation is the body's defense reaction to viruses, diseases, or injuries. Examples include when a cut finger becomes red and swollen, and when a cold becomes a cough. These reactions indicate short-term acute inflammation and that immune cells are fighting the infection. However, inflammation can become chronic, lasting months, years, or even a lifetime.
As the world continues to recover from COVID-19, there is alarming news from Japan about a disease caused by a "flesh-eating bacterium".