There are more than 20 various species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans. Candida yeasts usually reside in the intestinal tract and are found on mucous membranes and skin without causing disease. However, overgrowth of these organisms can cause symptoms to develop; these symptoms vary depending on the part of the body …
Pregnancy is a very delicate period for everyone involved, from the parents and families to the fetus. Thus, everything done during that period must be aimed at the health of the baby and mother. Proper nutrition is a major determinant of how healthy the mother and child will be during and after the pregnancy period. …
Superbugs are disease-causing organisms which have grown resistant to the drugs currently available to treat them. Over time, because of a complex of factors, certain microorganisms no longer react to drugs that served as therapeutic measures against them. This is because these drugs have developed ways of staying immune to the drugs. The World Health …
As the name suggests, sexually transmitted diseases and infections are those diseases and infections which could be contracted during sexual intercourse. As much fun as sex is, there is still the danger of contracting an infection while having the night of one’s life. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections could be transmitted through the several forms …
Diet is a major way of managing diabetes, especially for persons with diabetes type 2. Certain foods, especially those with a lot of carbs, are harmful to persons with diabetes. Maintaining a diet that doesn’t increase the level of glucose in the body is essential in managing diabetes. This article highlights the best and worst …
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