Mildew is known as a type of fungi that usually forms in moist environments. FEMA reports that while mold may be an environmental necessity in nature, it can pose as a physical threat to humans due to the diseases and illnesses that can be caused by them. A news release in 2014 reported that around […]
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Neurological disorders ranging from epilepsy to Alzheimer’s disease affect up to one billion people worldwide, according to the United Nations report. It is estimated that about 6.8 million people die each year due to neurological illnesses. In Europe alone, the economic cost of these illnesses was estimated at about 139 billion euros. Furthermore, the impact […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 73.5 million adults in the United States have LDL or bad cholesterol. This accounts for 31.7% of the population. Furthermore, less than 29.5% of the adults with LDL cholesterol have their condition under control. Individuals with high total cholesterol have twice the risk for heart […]
Introduction The rise of civilization and the exponential modernization of the global economy has undoubtedly benefitted the human race in countless ways. However, these advancements are only made possible as more individuals undertake added burden and stress to constantly meet increasing expectations. At the root of it all, the human mind plays a fundamental role […]
Introduction Personal weight control is a global issue that everyone can relate to. The scary thing about uncontrolled weight gain is that it can be triggered by many factors and affect anyone around the world. Regardless of their race, gender and ethnicity, problems with weight management are bound to arise. To further complicate matters, once […]
Introduction The human race has made giant leaps and bounds throughout the centuries to established itself as the most dominant living species on Earth. This is largely due to the extensive use of scientific discoveries that paved the way for modernisation of the world. The global population has moved away from ancient traditions of manual […]
Introduction According to statistics provided by the Asthma UK Health Organisation, there are currently close to 5.5 million people in the United Kingdom receiving treatment for asthma. This cohort consists of 80% adults and 20% under the age of 18. Comparing this statistic to the total population in the United Kingdom, asthmatic conditions affect 1 […]
A lady in the USA has just been found to be carrying the first antibiotic resistant bacteria, a top health official has reported that this could be “the end of the road” for treatments using antibiotics. This particular antibiotic-resistant strain was discovered in April 2016 in a 49 year old Pennsylvania woman’s urine. Department researchers […]
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Looks at the cause of illness – not the symptoms Diagnosis using conventional medical techniques is essential and very important. In most cases, the diagnosis describes the clinical picture but does not reveal the actual cause of the condition. For example, Chronic Fatigue is just a slightly more technical term to describe being tired most […]
Do you experience ringing in your ears? The chances are high that the ringing you hear is caused by tinnitus. Although it is harmless, sounds and noises you hear can be quite frustrating and they can affect your quality of life. Individuals who develop tinnitus report lack of sleep and irritable behaviour due to inability […]