The Hookworm is a type of nematode that attaches to the small intestine of its host mammal. There are usually two that feed on humans, although there are many other types that affect such species as dogs, cats, horses etc….
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It is possible that viruses existed even before the first cellular organisms were formed. These tiny organisms are not based on cellular structures. They have a central core of a single or double strand of either DNA or RNA, covered…
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Chagas Disease is not a sexually transmitted disease, like HIV, which causes AIDS, but the disease is spreading throughout the Americas, often without being detected for decades. Chagas Disease originates with bites from winged insects called reduvid bugs or “kissing bugs”….
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Asian bird flu, also called avian flu or just bird flu, is caused by a virus that normally only infects birds (and in rare cases pigs). The health concerns in countries where people live in close proximity with birds, such…
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Kidney dialysis is a treatment that compensates for kidney failure. According to the National Kidney Foundation, dialysis is used when a person has lost 85 to 90 percent of their kidney function. The kidneys are important for filtering out wastes…
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The function of the kidneys is to filter blood and remove toxic waste products. The kidneys excrete the toxic waste products as urine. When the kidneys fail, toxic waste products accumulate in the blood and can cause death. Dialysis is…
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The capillaries are the smallest of the blood vessels within the human body. They measure approximately 7 microns in diameter and form a capillary network that links arteries and veins. Arteries transport blood away from the heart and veins carry…
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As the name suggests, irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder affecting the large intestine, presenting with symptoms such as bloating gas, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain. In most cases this is triggered by food allergies and lifestyle changes….
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Turmeric, a spice from India used in many curry dishes and gaining popularity around the world has been found to prevent one of the world’s most malignant carcinomas: prostate cancer. An important breakthrough from a study by a group of…
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Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a valuable and often life-saving procedure that is performed when a person’s heart or breathing has stopped. There are many reasons that a person may need CPR including accidents, such as prolonged choking where the airway…
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