UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections) are three times more common in women than in men. Most Lower UTI’s happen due to an infection that has entered the urethra and moved upwards. They are not usually due to sexual intercourse, but can happen if a partner has it on their tissues (fingers,Continue Reading
Urinary tract infection is common in children. It is an infection of the bladder or fungal infection. Although a course of antibiotics can cure the infection, nowadays, more and more parents are opting for home remedies to treat UTI. Home Remedies for Urine Infection in Kids Here is a listContinue Reading
Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Technically called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), heartburn occurs when stomach contents back up into your esophagus. Sour taste and the sensation of food coming back into your mouth may accompany the sensation. Heartburn usually happens after you’ve eaten aContinue Reading
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. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an encroachment by the bacteria of the urinary tract which includes kidney, ureters, bladder or urethra. This bacterium enters the opening of the urethra and procreates in the urinary tract causing urinary tract infection. This can be very painful and a major cause ofContinue Reading
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most-deadly type of cancer among women, and this year, over 20,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with it, per the American Cancer Society. The ovaries are made up of three different types of cells: epithelial cells, germ cells, and stromal cells—all ofContinue Reading
Dark, thick, velvety skin in body folds, usually on the neck, armpits, or groin can be a sign of diabetes, says Sylvia Rosas, M.D., a staff physician at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA, and an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. The condition, called acanthosis nigricans, typically occursContinue Reading
The intestine is part of the digestive system. It is made up of the small intestine and the large intestine. The colon and rectum are parts of the large intestine. The colon is a U-shaped tube made of muscle, found below the stomach. The rectum is a shorter tube connectedContinue Reading
The flu shot can help protect you from the influenza virus. Find out why it’s important to get one this year. Karl Tapales/Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. One of the keys to slowing and ending the COVID-19 pandemicContinue Reading
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New Brunswick Public Health officials have reported “three adverse events” following influenza immunization. Public Health sent a memo to health-care providers stating that the events are neurological in nature, and were reported in adults who received the vaccine between Oct. 2 and Oct. 20. The reactions occurred within seven days ofContinue Reading
This article was produced in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada. On this page: The Issue About 11% of men and 16% of women in Canada will experience major depression in the course of their lives. Depression can limit your quality of life, affect relationships, lead to lostContinue Reading
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Reasons for Cancer Anxiety Severe pain and disability, grief and uncertainty, in addition to financial hardship, all collude to cause anxiety in many cancer patients. Clinical levels of anxiety can affect physical cancer treatments, so seek support from your loved ones, doctors and other professionals. Everyone reacts and copes differentlyContinue Reading
A NEW variant of the coronavirus is ripping through the UK after it was first found in the South of England. Experts have warned the variant is 70 per cent more infectious and as the country continues to battle with a rise in coronavirus infections it’s important to know theContinue Reading