HIV and AIDS – Symptoms, causes, and management

HIV and AIDS – Symptoms, causes, and management

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is a chronic and potentially fatal disease. This virus attacks the immune system and renders one’s body incapable of fighting infections and illnesses. Generally, HIV AIDS is considered a sexually transmitted disease.
Boden Lam
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Things to know about hormone therapy

Things to know about hormone therapy

Hormone therapy, often known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), is a treatment intended to alleviate symptoms of menopause and andropause. Hormones, which are naturally occurring molecules in the body, regulate growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Raul Sims
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Hip bursitis – Causes, symptoms, and management

Hip bursitis – Causes, symptoms, and management

Hip bursitis is a common yet often overlooked condition affecting many individuals in various stages of life. Characterized by inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the hip joint, it can cause significant pain and discomfort for those afflicted.
Raul Sims
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Types of digestive problems and remedies

Types of digestive problems and remedies

Digestion refers to breaking down food materials into nutrients that will be absorbed into the blood and then utilized by the cells. These nutrients provide energy to the body to carry out various life-sustaining functions.
Raul Sims
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Important things to know about mosquito bites

Important things to know about mosquito bites

Mosquitoes are most active during summer, making mosquito bites a nuisance for many people. A bite by these tiny insects can lead to itchy, red bumps on the skin, which can be irritating and potentially dangerous.
Duke Guevara
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Herpangina – Causes, symptoms, and remedies

Herpangina – Causes, symptoms, and remedies

Herpangina is characterized by the sudden onset of fever, sore throat, and small, painful blisters or ulcers in the back of the throat or the roof of the mouth. It is commonly seen in children, especially those between three and ten, and tends to occur in outbreaks in communities or schools.
Raul Sims
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Heterochromia iridis – Causes, signs, and management

Heterochromia iridis – Causes, signs, and management

Heterochromia iridis, also known as heterochromia of the iris, is a rare condition in which the iris of one or both eyes has a different color than the other. It is triggered by changes in the location and amount of melanin—the pigment that gives eyes their color.
Raul Sims
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Hiccups – Symptoms, causes, and remedies

Hiccups – Symptoms, causes, and remedies

Hiccups are caused by the involuntary and repeated contractions of the diaphragm – the muscle separating the chest and the abdominal cavities that play a vital role in breathing. During hiccups, the contractions result in a sudden closure of the vocal cords, causing the characteristic “hic” sound.
Duke Guevara
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