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• Female Healthcare Assistants at Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Are healthcare assistants more prone to suffer from specific conditions due to their occupation? Studies show that it seems like they are.It is well known that certain occupations can put people at risk. Although it is not considered an extreme risk, healthcare is an area where people are always in...

• 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 IBS with Diarrhea (IBS-D)?

  If you are suffering from IBS-D, you may experience belly pain that is usually associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and you will be forced to make several trips to the bathroom. The letter "D" stands for "diarrhea".General CausesThere is no actual cause of IBS-D. However, the following are...

• Tips For Managing Laryngitis

  The voice box which is also known as the larynx, and vocal cords can start swelling, and cause irritation which is caused by a condition called laryngitis. It is not permanent and can fade with time. It is characterized by your voice becoming hoarse and sometimes complete loss of speech. Most causes...

• Is Syphilis an STD?

  What is an STD?Sexually transmitted disease, or commonly known as STD, is a type of disease that gets transmitted through sexual contact. AIDS caused by the HIV virus is a primary example of a sexually transmitted disease. Most STDs do not have any obvious symptoms at the beginning, aside from the...