Sepsis (Blood Poisoning): Septicemia, Causes, Treatment, 3 Stages & Risks
Things to know about sepsis (blood poisoning) Preventing infections and early diagnosis and treatment are the best ways to prevent sepsis. Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening medical condition that’s associated with an infection. Blood poisoning is a non-medical term that usually refers to the medical condition known as sepsis. There are three described clinical stages […]
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, Diagnosis, Definition
Facts you should know about mononucleosis (mono) An Epstein-Barr virus is the most common cause of infectious mono although there are other illnesses that produce similar symptoms. This infectious disease can be spread by saliva, and the incubation period for mono is 4-8 weeks. Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a contagious illness typically caused by the Epstein-Barr […]
Zika Virus: Vaccine, Symptoms, Contagious, Treatment & Risks During Pregnant
Things to know about Zika virus Picture of an Aedes aegypti mosquito, a vector that transmits the Zika virus; Photo by James Gathany Zika virus is a virus related to dengue, West Nile, and other viruses. Zika virus may play a role in developing congenital microcephaly (small head and brain) in the fetus of infected […]
Zika Virus: Vaccine, Symptoms, Contagious, Treatment & Risks During Pregnant
Things to know about Zika virus Picture of an Aedes aegypti mosquito, a vector that transmits the Zika virus; Photo by James Gathany Zika virus is a virus related to dengue, West Nile, and other viruses. Zika virus may play a role in developing congenital microcephaly (small head and brain) in the fetus of infected […]
This Is What Happens To Your Brain When You Orgasm
For National Orgasm Day, we know they feel good – but what exactly do they do to our brains? We asked sex therapist and neuroscientist Dr Nan Wise, author of Why Good Sex Matters to explain exactly what happens when we orgasm, from how our brain registers pleasure to the health benefits behind the Big […]
Who Heals Ukrainian Refugees’ Mental Health Wounds?
They didn’t know what to do for the woman who couldn’t stop shaking. The aid workers wanted to help, but couldn’t agree on what approach to take: just let the shaking go? Maybe the woman was expressing emotion safely? Or should they intervene to ease her visible anxiety? That was the dilemma described by a […]
What Are the First Signs of Going Crazy? Mental Illness
How do you know if you’re going crazy? It’s important to identify the warning signs and seek help early on Unfortunately, there is no easy way to determine whether certain behaviors are a sign of mental illness. However, people who feel they are going crazy often have one thing in common: something feels amiss. Mental […]
Physical activity may protect your brain as you age: Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function
We all know we should exercise and eat healthy. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New research from the University of Georgia shows that physical activity could help protect your cognitive abilities as you age. And it doesn’t have to be intense exercise to make an impact. “This […]
What Are the Symptoms of Cholera? History, Causes, Treatment & Vaccine
Facts you should know about cholera Cholera is a disease that causes foul-smelling diarrhea that looks like rice water. Cholera is a disease caused by bacteria that produce a watery diarrhea that can rapidly lead to dehydration. Cholera symptoms and signs include a rapid onset of copious, smelly diarrhea that resembles rice water and may […]
Anxiety cues found in the brain despite safe environment
Imagine you are in a meadow picking flowers. You know that some flowers are safe, while others have a bee inside that will sting you. How would you react to this environment and, more importantly, how would your brain react? This is the scene in a virtual-reality environment used by researchers to understand the impact […]