What are Head Lice? Head lice (pediculus humanus capitis) are very small parasitic insects which live in human hair and feed off blood from the scalp. While people might find these creatures …
Williams Syndrome symptoms and treatment
What is Williams Syndrome? Williams syndrome is an unusual genetic disorder caused by the deletion of specific DNA traits. This missing gene can cause mild to moderate developmental and learning …
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Pneumonia symptoms and treatment
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a type of infection of the lungs caused by either viruses, bacteria or fungi. It can affect one or both lungs and causes the air sacs (alveoli) to fill with pus or …
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) symptoms and treatment
What is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a term describing an infection involving any of the organs within the urinary tract system. It may arise when the system …
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Tuberculosis (TB) symptoms and treatment
What is Tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease which is caused by a bacteria called mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is an airborne condition which generally impacts the lungs, however it …
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Drug Abuse symptoms and treatment
What is Drug Abuse? When a person uses drugs excessively, for pleasurable effects as opposed to therapeutic, it is defined as drug abuse. Drug abuse can alter the way the brain functions. It poses …
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) symptoms and treatment
What is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) encompasses symptoms felt by women in the weeks leading up to menstruation in their monthly cycle. Up to forty percent of women of …
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Menopause symptoms and treatment
What is Menopause? Menopause is the stage in a woman's life when her menstrual cycle stops and she can no longer reproduce naturally. This natural part of the aging process usually happens between …
Dandruff symptoms and treatment
What is Dandruff? Dandruff is a non-infectious skin condition affecting the scalp. It is characterized by white flakes of skin between the hairs. Dandruff is believed to be a mild version of an …
Eye Diseases symptoms and treatment
What are Eye Diseases? Eye diseases is an umbrella term describing various issues which may affect the eyes. The eye is a small yet vital organ which the brain utilizes to create images of its …
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder symptoms and treatment
What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder? Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental illness which can be defined as unhealthy thoughts of self-worth. Those affected are likely to appear …
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Multiple Personality Disorder symptoms and treatment
What is Multiple Personality Disorder? Multiple personality disorder is characterized by someone experiencing more than one person, each with their own identity, in their personality. These …
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