Inflammation can be a scary physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen and hot; it is often painful, but it is actually a defense mechanism in the body as a reaction to injury or infection Think of inflammation, which has been a trending topic in recent years, as a defense mechanism… Read More: Inflammation: Symptoms, types and treatment »
Understanding symptoms and seeing pictures of STDs can help people identify the signs and encourage them to see a doctor. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are on the rise. In 2017, researchers saw an increase in STDs for the fourth year in a row, and the highest ever rates of… Read More: Pictures and symptoms of common STDs »
Type 1 and type 2 diabetes limit the body’s ability to control the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood. Both types of diabetes present similar symptoms, so knowing the signs of each can help a person seek immediate and appropriate care. The two primary types of diabetes are called type 1 and type… Read More: Medical News Today: How to recognize the symptoms of diabetes »
It was when Eabha slept for 20 hours that the alarm bells began ringing in my head. She was just four months old. Normally she’d have her regular naps in the day and then her night sleep from 11pm until 9am. This was different. She just didn’t want to wake up in the morning. She… Read More: Coronation Street story helps mum save baby from sepsis after… »