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Skin cells form First-line defence against Viral Infections

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments

Scientists at Melbourne University in Australia have discovered that certain skin cells, called dendritic cells, can recognize viruses and respond right away, a finding which could improve treatment of viral skin infections.
The findings describe the function of the cells that trigger the initial immune response to viral infection, known as dendritic cells.
“Dendritic cells are like [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · Skin · Viral Infections

How to Identify Bronchitis vs Common Cold vs Pneumonia?

September 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Almost everyone gets a cold in their lifetime, and many people will get cold at least one every year.
And there are times when a cold may become something worse, so the question of the day is how do you know you have bronchitis instead of a lingering cold.
Question: How Do You Know You Have Bronchitis? [...]

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Tags: Asthma · Bacterial Infections · Breathing Problems · Bronchitis · Childrens Health · Common Cold · Cough · FAQ · Respiratory System · Viral Infections

Yeast Infection Symptoms, Treatment and Relief

September 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Question: What causes Yeast Infection?
Answer: Yeast infections result from an overgrowth of yeast in the body. It begins in the intestines, where the candida organism exists normally in small amounts, but it can frequently spread elsewhere in the body, creating what is known as “systemic candidiasis” or “candida syndrome.”
Question: Is Yeast Infection common?
Answer: Yes, [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · FAQ · Health Research · Herbal Remedies · Immune System · Infections · Mens Health · Natural Remedies · Reproductive System · Urinary System · Womens Health · Yeast Infestions

Yeast Infection Treatment During Pregnancy

September 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Q: Is it Common to get Yeast Infections during Pregnancy?
A: Yes, yeast infections during pregnancy are even more common than infections at other times of your life. Many doctors believe that this is due to the higher levels of estrogen that your body is producing that creates a more conducive environment for the yeast [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · FAQ · Immune System · Immunity · Infections · Pregnancy · Womens Health · Yeast Infestions

How to Solve Recurring Yeast Infection?

February 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Dealing with recurring yeast infection is a common problem for many women.  Given the large number of women that get yeast infections on a yearly basis, that over the counter products have been developed.
So what do you do for Recurring Yeast Infection? For some women, it is a matter of discovering what is the probable [...]

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Tags: Bacterial Infections · Infections · Womens Health · Yeast Infestions