Mary Lafleur

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• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  A Urinary Tract Infection is a major concern for the generation these days. Especially, when it comes to women’s health and hygiene across the globe. So let’s take a look at what UTI is all about and put a step forward to a healthier tomorrow.What Is UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)?To understand...

• What is Viral Pneumonia?

  Pneumonia is a type of infection that leads to lung inflammation. Viruses, fungi and bacteria are the leading sources of pneumonia.Viral pneumonia is a form of the virus that results in the flu and cold. When the viruses enter your lungs, they lead to swelling and oxygen flow disruption in the...

• How Does a Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Us?

  Vitamin D, or the sunshine vitamin, is normally produced by the body in response to exposure to sunlight. Foods including fish, fish liver oils, and egg yolks are rich sources of this vitamin. Because of this, vegetarians often have a vitamin D deficiency. Many dairy products are now fortified with...

• 9/11 Ground Zero Worker's Lymphoma Improves with Clinical Trial

  When the terrorist attacks occurred in New York on September 11th, 2001, Bart Zagami, a 61-year-old New York State Supreme Court officer, was in his office just a few blocks away from the World Trade Center in lower Manhattan. Days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Zagami spent his time at Ground...

• Fibromyalgia: Change Your Lifestyle

  Lifestyle ChangesLong-term body pain and localized tenderness, as well as the many other symptoms of fibromyalgia can drastically change the lifestyle of an individual.  It can affect a person’s mobility resulting in the need for a cane, walker or wheelchair. Individuals may also find that they...