Jessica Anne Moore

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• How Can Syphilis Spread?

  Syphilis is not a very dangerous disease if we take the right protective measure in our life. It is caused by a bacterium called Treponema pallidum which can be killed by the available antibiotics. But the underlying problem is that syphilis goes undiagnosed due to its simple rashes which disappear...

• How is Chicken Pox Diagnosed?

  Chicken pox is a very serious viral disease that results from the varicella zoster virus. The most common sign and indicator of chicken pox is the blistering rash all over one's body.  The symptoms are more evident during the cold season, and young children are to be vaccinated against the disease....

• Keeping Cozy: How Lupus Patients Cope with Raynaud's Phenomenon

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• Gummy Bears That Contain Xylitol Can Reduce Cavities

  A new study has shown that gummy bears made of xylitol, a sugar substitute, can prevent cavities in children. In this study, 154 students from first to fifth grade of an elementary school in Washington were recruited. The students were given four gummy bears made with xylitol or malitol three times...

• Author Helps Others by Sharing Chronic Fatigue Story

  Chronic fatigue is a syndrome that affects many people in America. This disorder causes extreme fatigue. This fatigue is not the type of tiredness that disappears after resting. It actually persists for a long time and limits people’s ability of carrying out daily tasks. The main symptom of...