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Bubonic Plague

Bubonic Plague

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Bubonic plague is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis present in rodents and transmitted to humans through bites.of an infected flea.

Are Steroids Bad For You?

Are Steroids Bad For You?

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Steroids are miracle drugs but have to be used with caution. Some steroids are illegal to use, without prescription. Most steroids have severe side effects hence, these must be taken under strict medical supervision.

Placental Abruption / Abruptio Placentae

Placental Abruption / Abruptio Placentae

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Abruptio placenta is a serious but rare complication of pregnancy where a separation of placenta from the lining of the uterus happens before the baby is born and is an important cause of antepartum hemorrhage. Untreated, it poses serious risk to both the mother and the baby.

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Game Changer in the Treatment of Wilms Tumor

Game Changer in the Treatment of Wilms Tumor

Cancer News Apr 26 2018 12:48 PM

New treatment approach increases four-year overall survival to 12% for patients with stage IV Wilms tumor with lung metastases.

Alcoholic Drinks Labeled as Lower in Strength Encourage People to Drink More

Alcoholic Drinks Labeled as Lower in Strength Encourage People to Drink More

Lifestyle News Apr 26 2018 12:17 PM

Alcoholic drinks labeled as low in alcohol content tend to make people drink more alcohol. Increased alcohol consumption may affect the health and lead to premature death.

Can Mediterranean Diet Enhance Good Bacteria in the Gut?

Can Mediterranean Diet Enhance Good Bacteria in the Gut?

Diet & Nutrition News Apr 26 2018 11:25 AM

Mediterranean diet consisting of fish oil, olive oil, fish meal, butter, eggs, black and garbanzo bean flour, wheat flour, vegetable juice, fruit puree and sucrose can be effective in boosting certain beneficial bacteria present in the gut.

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Myeloid Leukemia Can Now be Put To Stop by Blocking Its Growth Factor

Myeloid Leukemia Can Now be Put To Stop by Blocking Its Growth Factor

Health Watch Apr 25 2018 7:55 PM

A novel pathway of Acute myeloid leukemia tumor development has been discovered. New drugs can be made to target this pathway to stop the growth.

World Immunization Week

World Immunization Week

Health Watch Apr 25 2018 6:56 PM

Nearly 19 million children all around the world don't get vaccinated. The world immunization week, aims to rectify this problem as its only purpose is to highlight the need for every person to stay protected from vaccine-preventable diseases.

How Can a Tasty Milkshake Increase the Risk of Heart Disease?

How Can a Tasty Milkshake Increase the Risk of Heart Disease?

Health Watch Apr 25 2018 5:37 PM

Drinking high-fat milkshakes may increase the risk of heart disease. Scientists discovered new gene variants that change bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Health Tip on Vitamin A Derivative to Target Cancer Stem Cells

Health Tip on Vitamin A Derivative to Target Cancer Stem Cells

Acyclic retinoid prevents the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common form of liver cancer) by targeting a particular cancer stem cell class, thereby stopping the formation of new tumors. Acyclic retinoid is an artificial compound derived from vitamin A. HCC is the second deadliest cancer after non-small cell lung cancer. It is responsible for approximately 600,000 deaths each year around the world.

Health Tip on World Malaria Day

Health Tip on World Malaria Day

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a Plasmodium parasite. The parasite is picked up by mosquitoes and transferred to people, when that mosquito bites a person. The 25th of April is observed as World Malaria Day annually. This year, the theme for the day is ''Ready to Beat Malaria''. To achieve a malaria-free world, there is an urgent need for the global community to come together and commit towards the goal.

Health Tip on Type 1 Diabetes can Affect Muscles in Young Adults

Health Tip on Type 1 Diabetes can Affect Muscles in Young Adults

Poor muscle health could be one of the complications of Type 1 diabetes, even among active young adults. The reason behind this was found to be dysfunctional mitochondria that cause the muscles not to use glucose and in the process, damages the muscle cells.

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