Health

Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver. It can be transmitted through contact with the blood or other bodily fluids of a person with Hepatitis B or by having sex with someone who has it. Most people who get this virus don’t know they have it until years later when they notice … Read more

Implantation is the stage that causes the levels of all those enjoyable pregnancy hormones to increase (estrogen, progesterone, hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin). It starts with the combined cells multiply swiftly when the sperm and egg unite (conception), travel through one of the fallopian tubes, and eventually reach the uterus. A blastocyst is a group … Read more

Hepatitis C refers to an infection caused primarily by a virus commonly referred to as HCV that causes liver inflammation that can result in problems including but not necessarily limited to cancer. Those with a chronic condition generally need to take medication to manage and treat it. Taking the prescribed drugs can ease the symptoms … Read more

Hemorrhoids, also called “piles,” are veins that swell at the anus. The walls of these blood vessels become so thin that the veins protrude and become irritated, particularly when you defecate. Typical symptoms include rectal pain, itching, bleeding, and sometimes veins emerging from the anus. An accumulation of tension in the lower rectum may inhibit … Read more

The term “Achilles’ heel” originates from Greek mythology. In the myth, Achilles’ mother dipped his whole body into the River Styx, making him powerful and invulnerable, except for his heel. Later, the term is used as an idiom to describe a person’s weakest link or vulnerability. In reality, almost 80% of adults suffer from heel … Read more

When the heart does not get enough blood, a heart attack ensues, also medically known as Myocardial infarction. Congealed fat and cholesterol block coronary arteries causing them to burst, clot, and impede blood flow.  Chest pain or discomfort is the most prevalent sign of a heart attack. Women, however, are more prone than males to … Read more

Heat intolerance is a condition in which the body has difficulty regulating its temperature. Heat intolerance can occur when a person is exposed to hot or humid weather, exercises, or engages in other strenuous physical activities. The main symptoms associated with heat intolerance are dizziness, nausea, headaches, and weakness. If any of these symptoms persist … Read more

The case of hair loss is increasing by the day. While the effects of hair loss might not directly impact physical health, it might cause significant emotional distress. Several indications can be used to classify hair loss. Androgenic alopecia is among them, which causes baldness for both females and males. This condition is also among … Read more

The health of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, or gut health, is influenced by the quantities and varieties of bacteria in the digestive and intestinal tract. The GI system digests, absorbs, and excretes food from the mouth to the anus. The gut wall absorbs nutrients from meals when your GI system breaks it down. Stomach neurons, … Read more

Feces or stools primarily comprise digested food and microorganisms. However, bile content, drugs such as Pepto-Bismol and antibiotics, and ingested pigments from items such as food coloring all influence feces color. What an individual consumes and the quantity of bile, a yellow-green fluid that digests lipids, in the stool determine its color. Enzymes chemically transform … Read more