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This is a virus known as H1N1 flu (sometimes called swine flu), which is a type of influenza A virus. The new virus H1N1 started to cause health problems in humans in the 2009-19 flu season. It is sometimes called swine flu because it is a new combination of influenza viruses that negatively affect birds, […]

A health condition in which small blood vessels become damaged and inflamed throughout the body is called Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Thus, inflammation and damage provoke clots to form in these blood vessels, which usually lead to damage to the kidneys and other body organs. HUS can cause a life-threatening condition (such as kidney failure). […]

A medical condition in which the liver becomes enlarged (more than it is normal) is called hepatomegaly. Healthcare providers consider hepatomegaly a health problem rather than a disease. In most cases, an enlarged liver is a symptom of other diseases including liver disease, congestive heart failure, or cancer. The treatment usually involves medicines and procedures […]

This is a condition in which an outbreak of shingles negatively affects the facial nerve near one of the ears. It is known as Ramsay Hunt Syndrome and it can also provoke facial paralysis and hearing problems along with painful shingles rash. This syndrome happens due to the same virus (varicella-zoster virus) that causes chickenpox. […]

A rare inherited disorder that causes copper build-up in different body organs (such as the liver, brain, and eyes) is called Wilson’s disease. This condition is mostly diagnosed in people between 5 and 35 years old but it can negatively affect younger and older people as well. People usually get copper from foods and it […]

An infection of the middle ear (space behind the eardrum where small vibrating bones are located) is known as an ear infection or acute otitis media. This condition can impact anyone but children are more prone to develop it. Commonly, ear infections go away on their own and do not need treatment. That’s why the […]

This is a health condition that causes thick and white patches to form on the gums. Sometimes, these patches can appear inside the cheeks, bottom of the mouth, and tongue. Usually, these patches cannot be scraped off. This condition is called leukoplakia and experts do not fully understand why it happens. However, certain bad habits […]

This is a foodborne bacterial disease that is very serious for pregnant women, people over 65 years old, and those with weakened immune systems. It is called Listeria infection and the most common cause that provokes this infection is eating improperly processed meats and unpasteurized milk products. While listeria infection can be fatal for unborn […]

This is a heart rhythm condition that provokes fast and chaotic heartbeats. Irregular heartbeats can be life-threatening. Long QT syndrome (LQTS) negatively affects the electrical signals that go through the heart and provoke it to beat. Sometimes, people are born with DNA changes that provoke this heart rhythm condition. In such cases, it is called […]

A group of conditions that rarely happen and run in families is called Niemann-Pick disease. These disorders impact the body’s ability to break down fats (such as cholesterol and lipids) inside cells. As a result, a buildup of fats occurs over time which provokes the cells to die. These health conditions usually negatively affect the […]