Where Does Tuberculosis Come From?
Tuberculosis (TB) is an illness caused by a bacteria will get into your lungs and cause an infection there, but it can also attack other areas of your body, including your kidneys, brain, and spine. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that comes from a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that comes […]
Spaceflight wreaks havoc on liver metabolism
The latest findings of a series of studies on mice that examined harmful effects caused by spending time in space show that gene expression related to liver metabolism is altered in response to the space environment. The benefit of these findings is that it may be possible to offset these changes with dietary supplementation during […]
Obesity raises the risk of gum disease by inflating growth of bone-destroying cells: Findings may improve understanding of chronic inflammatory, bone-related diseases that develop alongside obesity, such as gum disease, arthritis and osteoporosis
Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve understanding of the connection between obesity and gum disease. The study, completed in an animal model and published in October […]
What Causes Pneumonic Plague?
Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous type of plague caused by Yersinia pestis (Y pestis) and occurs when the bacterium infects the lungs Pneumonic plague is the most dangerous type of plague caused by Yersinia pestis (Y pestis) and occurs when the bacterium infects the lungs. The disease can spread through the air from person […]
What Is the Main Cause of Anxiety? Types & Complications
Anxiety is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors that include stress, trauma, family history, and underlying health conditions While the exact cause of anxiety is unknown, it’s usually a combination of genetic and environmental factors that may include: What role does your brain play in anxiety? Anxiety is complicated, and research is […]
Seabed recovers more quickly following extreme storms than from the impacts of bottom-towed fishing
Extreme storms can result in major damage to the seabed similar to that caused by prolonged periods of bottom-towed fishing, according to new research. However, important seabed habitats and species recover more quickly following extreme storms than in the wake of such fishing activity. That is one of the key findings of a first-of-its-kind study […]
White Coat Hypertension: Get Rid of White Coat Syndrome
White coat syndrome is caused by extreme fear and anxiety of hospital visits. Treating white coat hypertension typically involves the following lifestyle remedies. White coat syndrome occurs when a person’s blood pressure readings tend to be higher at the doctor’s office compared to home settings. This is often attributed to the anxiety that surrounds doctors […]
Melioidosis Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis & Transmission
Facts you should know about melioidosis Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei. Melioidosis infection commonly involves the lungs. Melioidosis is diagnosed with the help of blood, urine, sputum, or skin-lesion testing. Melioidosis is treated with antibiotics. The overall mortality rate is 40%. What is melioidosis? What causes melioidosis? Melioidosis, also […]
Microsporidiosis Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Microsporidiosis is an infection caused by the microsporidia parasite. The disease is uncommon in people with normal immune systems. Symptoms in people with immune deficiency include diarrhea, malabsorption, gallbladder disease, cough, labored breathing, urinary tract infection, bowel perforation and keratoconjunctivitis. Microsporidiosis treatment depends on the site of infection and the species of microsporidia involved. Microsporidiosis […]
Is Shingles Contagious? How Long Do Shingles Last?
What is shingles? Pictures of shingles Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (also known as VZV, herpes zoster). Shingles usually causes a single strip or patch of painful blisters that wrap around either the left or right side of the patient’s torso or extremities, although it may occur on the face. […]