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This is an infection that happens due to a parasite known as Toxoplasma gondii. People usually get this infection (toxoplasmosis) from contact with cat feces. However, toxoplasmosis is dangerous especially for pregnant women because it can pass to a baby. Commonly, those who are infected with this parasite do not have any symptoms. In most […]

When a person experiences short-term symptoms similar to those of a stroke, it is known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). The primary cause of this condition is a blockage of the blood flow to the brain. In most cases, TIA lasts several minutes and does not provoke any long-term damage. In any case, this […]

This is a type of roundworm infection known as Trichinosis or Trichinellosis. These parasites (trichinella) live and reproduce in the human body using it as a host. Trichinella parasites usually infect animals including bears, cougars, walruses, foxes, wild boars, and domestic pigs. People usually get this infection by consuming an immature form of the roundworm […]

This is a serious health condition that affects the lungs. It is known as tuberculosis (TB) and the primary cause of this disease is germs (a type of bacteria). This condition can spread from one person to another through coughs and sneezes. It happens because, through cough and sneezing, you can put some droplets of […]

This is a health condition that impacts women only and happens when one of the X chromosomes is partially or totally missing. Once people get this condition, they may experience different medical and developmental problems including heart defects, short height, and failure of the ovaries development. This condition can be diagnosed by doctors before birth, […]

A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin at all is called Type 1 diabetes. Other names for this condition are juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. A hormone that helps glucose (sugar) to enter cells and produce energy is called insulin. The primary causes of this diabetes type are genetics and […]

This is a health condition caused by salmonella bacteria and it is known as typhoid fever or enteric fever. However, it is a rare condition in places where water is treated to destroy germs and human waste disposal is well managed. For instance, in the United States, this condition occurs in rare cases. The most […]

An inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that provokes ulcers (sores) and inflammation in the digestive tract is called ulcerative colitis. This health condition negatively affects the large intestine’s lining (also known as the colon) and rectum. While ulcerative colitis symptoms appear over time, some people may experience sudden ones. If you ignore this condition and do […]

This is a common urinary problem that concerns people. It is called urinary incontinence and means the loss of bladder control. The symptoms vary from mild to severe and can cause urine leaking when sneezing or coughing and a sudden urge to urinate that is strong enough that you cannot get to the toilet in […]

An infection that negatively affects the urinary system is called Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are parts of the urinary system. Commonly, people experience infection in the lower urinary tract (including the urethra and bladder). Furthermore, women and people assigned to female at birth (AFAB) are more prone to develop UTI […]