Acute heart failure is an illness that hits suddenly and without any earlier symptoms. Indeed, the medical definition of acute, according to MediLexicon, is “a health effect, usually of rapid onset, brief, not prolonged; sometimes loosely used to mean severe.” This article looks at the causes, symptoms, and other facts around acute heart failure to […]
On arriving home after a long, stressful day at work, you are greeted at the door by an overexcited four-legged friend. It can’t fail to put a smile on your face. Pet ownership is undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures in life, providing companionship and giggles galore. But the benefits do not end there; your […]
Ulcerative colitis is the most common type of inflammatory bowel disease. The symptoms can make even mundane daily activities seem daunting and may affect self-esteem, relationships, and careers. Natural remedies for ulcerative colitis won’t cure inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), but they can reduce inflammation and flare-ups. Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease are both inflammatory […]
Facial recognition has baffled scientists for generations. How can the human brain commit so many individual faces to memory with such ease? A study published this week in the journal Cell finds that facial recognition may actually be much simpler than we thought. When we look at a selection of faces, our brains can single […]
Follicle-stimulating hormone is a gonadotropin. This is a type of hormone that stimulates the gonads. The gonads are the ovaries in women and the testes in men. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted from a small gland in the brain called the anterior pituitary. This article explores what FSH levels are and how they may be […]
Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by an infection of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. A TB skin test is the first method a doctor will use to try to determine if a person has TB. This article explores what happens during a TB skin test, what the results might mean, and what to do once […]
Menopause means the end of a woman’s fertility cycle. It is a natural process with hormonal and physiological changes. Knowing what to expect can make the transition simpler. All women experience menopause differently, with the changes each sees, varying to what others have. Here are 10 essential menopause facts to help a person understand the […]
Bronchitis is a condition affecting the lungs and airways. It is an inflammation of the bronchi, which are the main breathing passages within the lungs. In some cases, bronchitis may be contagious. When determining whether bronchitis is contagious or not, it helps to understand the different types of the condition. Contents of this article: Is […]