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• The CDC Has Announced that Vaccines Are Critical for Diabetics

  Diabetes is a highly complex metabolic disorder that affects almost every bodily system, and immunity is no exception. Those living with diabetes catch infections more often that are both common and rare. Diabetes causes both qualitative and quantitative defects in immunity, which is why the CDC...

• Primary Cold Sore Infection: What Is It?

  A primary cold sore infection is described as the first time that you are infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes cold sores. The most common area affected is the mouth. The reason is that the moist inner skin is not resistant to the virus compared to the normal skin.Primary (or...

• Nephrotic Syndrome in Children: What You Need to Know

  Nephrotic Syndrome in ChildrenNephrotic syndrome in children is not a disease, but rather a group of symptoms that usually indicate kidney damage (particularly glomeruli damage) and proteinuria (high levels of protein in the urine). When there is kidney damage, a protein called albumin, which is...

• How to Take Care of Dry Skin

  There are a number of different factors that affect someone's skin, whether it be the person's overall health, their genes, their age, or even the cold temperature outside. But, having it can be a little embarrassing. While hydrating and replenishing the lost moisture are vital steps in keeping the...

• Is Endometriosis Hereditary?

  Endometriosis is a serious gynecological condition that affects the whole female reproductive system. There are many possible causes for this condition and the genetic factor is one of them. Visit your gynecologist if you have any of these symptoms:...

• Gene Linked to Autism Can Cause More Anxiety and Seizures, Study Finds

  A recent study has found that a gene linked to autism causes mice to have more seizures and anxiety. Dr. Jill Silverman is an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Davis. She led a team of researchers to study this particular gene in mice. The recently published their...