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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

April 18th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is the medical name for a condition of extreme and persistent fatigue. Chronic fatigue syndrome can affect people of all ages. CFS is a condition that can drain your energy and sometimes last for several months or years. People previously healthy and full of energy may experience extreme fatigue, weakness and [...]

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Tags: FAQ · Health Research · Immunity · Infections · Mens Health · Muscular System · Nervous System · Pain Relief · Respiratory System · Sleep · Stress · Weight Loss · Womens Health

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

Genital Warts Information, Symptoms, Treatment & Medication

December 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). The genital wart viruses (types of Human Papilloma viruses or HPVs) are different from the viruses that cause the warts that people get on their hands and feet.
Genital Warts are the most common [...]

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Tags: Cancer · HIV · Infections · Mens Health · Reproductive System · Skin · Womens Health

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