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The plague is a highly contagious disease caused by microscopic bacteria known as Yersinia pestis. It is generally spread through contact with infected human beings. These bacteria are found in human body fluids. When they bite, they can pick up and transfer the bacteria to other human beings or animals.   Besides the plague, there…

Pancreatic cancer symptoms are fairly easy to detect and determine if there is a problem in the gland   The first thing you will notice is if your stomach hurts during digestion and then it becomes very tender and painful during rest periods. There may be other symptoms as well.   A common pancreatic cancer…

Dogs that don't shed are just like puppies   The dog that doesn't shed is in a state of shock. The dog isn't going to come out and tell you that it is feeling sad or nervous about being the only one without a coat on its body. Your pet may even cry for a…

Noonan Syndrome, also known as "pink eye"pink eye syndrome", affects the macula, a part of the retina at the back of the eye. Noonan Syndrome is believed to be a recessive inherited trait; therefore, no symptoms can be expected if a person has Noonan Syndrome. It can be caused by either of two different genes…

A person has two kidneys (or alternatively, one kidney and one bladder or ureter) in each side of the body. Each kidney is about five inches (just over fourteen centimeters) in length and just under three inches (just over eight centimeters) in width – about the size of a credit card. To find your kidneys,…

As we age our bodies tend to undergo many physical and physiological changes. While most of these changes are an inevitable part of the aging process, some of them can be prevented with timely understanding and care. Dementia or rapid deterioration of brain cells, is one such preventable illness. It is important to understand that…

We all heard the term ‘arthritis’ from our friends and family, at some point. It is often loosely used as an umbrella term for pain/inflammation in joints. But, do you know that in fact, there are nearly 100 types of arthritis and related conditions? Let us learn a little more about this very common condition,…

Parents of NRIs Seek Solace in Community and Friends When parents of NRIs see their children fly from their nest, nothing that can diminish their pride and happiness. The outward thrust of their chest and the look of satisfaction take a while to diminish. However, when it does, the throes of loneliness and longing that…

Ageing is an unavoidable process in our lives. As we grow old, the systems in our body undergo changes. Some health conditions start early and grow with age, but may stay undiagnosed for many years. Atherosclerosis, which is caused due to the damage to cardiovascular process, is one of them. In our ageing population, atherosclerosis…

We all have a friend or family member who has fractured a bone due to bone density deterioration in old age. We know that as we grow older, our bones tend to grow weak and vulnerable to fractures. This phenomenon is known as osteoporosis. We all know that this is a natural part of ageing….