Jessica B. Putman

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• What Is Gastroenteritis: Get the Facts

  Gastroenteritis, commonly known as "gastro", is a type of infection/inflammation that affects the human digestive system.A number of germs can cause gastroenteritis. They include: Viruses, especially those relating to norovirus, rotavirus, and hepatitis A. Bacteria such as the Salmonella,...

• What is the Ideal Cholesterol Level?

  Ideal Cholesterol LevelLast week when you went for the regular check up the doctor told you that your ‘bad’ cholesterol levels are high. What does that mean? Is good and bad cholesterol the same thing? Yes, cholesterol is needed for maintaining good health. If the levels of low density...

• What Is a Hemorrhagic Stroke?

  Stroke is of two types-hemorrhage and ischemic. While hemorrhagic stroke is less common accounting for less than 15 percent of strokes, they are deadly and accounts for 40% of all stroke deaths. Hemorrhagic strokes are either ruptured aneurysm or weakened blood vessel leaks. If a blood spill occurs...

• Body Temperature 96

  What does body temperature 96 indicate?Usually, the body temperature varies between 97 to 99 degrees Celsius. However, the body temperature is slightly lower in some people. It is less related to illness and more related to the way it is being measured. When the body temperature is low, it may be...

• Is Pleurisy Contagious?

  Our lungs are separated from the chest cavity by a very thin membrane that folds onto itself, forming a two-layered membrane known as the pleura. Between the two layers is a small cavity known as the pleural membrane.This cavity is filled with a small quantity of lubricating fluid, the primary...

• Strep Throat: Signs and Symptoms

  Strep throat is particularly common among children, and can be easily recognized from its symptoms. However, some of the symptoms of strep throat are often confused with those of the flu, therefore, it is important to figure out if your child is infected.Common signs and symptoms of strep throat...