High cholesterol is a serious condition that needs to be managed effectively to prevent complications like heart disease and stroke. According to the NHS, up to two in five people have high cholesterol levels, putting them at risk of potentially fatal conditions. You may be one of those people and Read more…
Japanese encephalitis is a serious viral brain infection that can cause permanent brain damage. The virus starts in animals like birds and pigs and is carried to humans through mosquitos who have previously bitten an infected animal. There’s no cure for Japanese Encephalitis so if you’re infected, the only kind Read more…
If you’ve been having ear symptoms and think it’s the result of excessive ear wax, get that cotton swab out of your ear ASAP. You might think it is helping to get the earwax out but at best you’re shoving it deeper in your ear, or at worst you’re damaging Read more…
Chickenpox is an extremely contagious disease that is quite common in children because it spreads quickly in classrooms once one child has become infected. The sickness is more uncomfortable than it is serious. However, it can be more serious for adults if they contract chickenpox. The best way to prevent Read more…
A bacterial infection like typhoid can be fatal when left untreated. It can affect many body organs and lead to severe complications. Typhoid is also highly contagious. Once infected, a person’s poo and pee is the usual route for spreading the bacteria. Improper handling of food and poor hygiene are Read more…
Rabies is no longer as widespread as it once was, but cases do still occur in the UK and abroad. It can be found in every continent and in over 150 countries. Rabies is a serious viral infection that almost always ends in death if it isn’t treated right away. Read more…
Allergies are occurring more often than ever before. Both children and adults are developing new allergies, even if they weren’t allergic to the substance before. Allergy testing can be helpful in determining what substances are causing the person problems. The only way to know for sure if you have an Read more…
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