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• Does My Child Have Chicken Pox?

  The chicken pox virus is dangerous for pregnant women who were not vaccinated or did not undergo this infectious disease before pregnancy. The toxic part of the virus can lead to congenital (inborn) defects in a fetus and in severe cases, even to its death. The causing agent is a virus called...

• Anxiety Increases the Risk of Heart Attack

  As men age, their risk of heart attack rises, especially if they are prone to anxiety. In a 12-year study, anxiety was found to increase the risk of heart attack by 30% to 40% in men who are anxious when compared to men who are calmer, irrespective of other personality and risk factors. In this...

• The Types of Lactose Intolerance

  The incapacity to break down lactose which is a natural type of sugar is known as lactose intolerance. Mostly, lactose is available in milk products like yogurt and dairy. You will become lactose intolerant if your small intestines seize to generate sufficient lactase enzyme needed to break down and...

• Teens Raise Money for Breast Cancer Awareness

  Jordan Phillips, a 13-year-old from Ohio, is making headlines as she raises money for breast cancer awareness. Jordan’s mom, Nicole Phillips, was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago and that is when Jordan started ‘Cozys for a Cure.’ She is a young entrepreneur and philanthropist.Jordan...

• How Is Genital Herpes Transmitted?

  Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. It is associated with blisters or sores on the genitals. People with genital herpes may also experience flu-like symptoms. Most people with genital herpes may not experience any symptoms and may go on living normally without...

• What Does the Hypothalamus Do?

  Where is the hypothalamus located?The hypothalamus is a small, almond-sized, cone-shaped structure that projects downwards, ending in the infundibular stalk of the brain. This is a tubular connection to the pituitary gland, with which it has a direct relationship. The two are connected by nervous...