What Is the Difference Between HIV and AIDS?
What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? HIV is a virus that causes immunosuppression. The difference between HIV and AIDS is that HIV is the first stage of the viral illness while AIDS represents the progression of the illness. People often confuse HIV and AIDS. Although both weaken the immune system, they aren’t the […]
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: Symptoms, Stages, Treatment
What Are the Symptoms and Signs of the Coxsackievirus? The coxsackievirus are RNA viruses, that may cause hand, foot, and mouth disease. The most common signs and symptoms of coxsackievirus infection include: Fever Sore throat Cough Feeling tired Later symptoms and signs of coxsackievirus include: Mouth sores Rash that itches on the palms of the […]
Suni Lee Plagued By Anxiety Attacks And ‘Impostor Syndrome’ After Olympic Gold
American gymnast Suni Lee says she’s been plagued by anxiety attacks and what she called “impostor syndrome” since winning her Olympic gold medal last summer. In an interview with ESPN posted Tuesday, Lee said her adjustment to college gymnastics at Auburn University has been compromised by “intense pressure” and an “immense amount of scrutiny.” Advertisement […]
CDC Rats Out First U.S. Transmission of Seoul Hantavirus
Two service workers in Washington, D.C. contracted Seoul hantavirus in what is believed to be the first locally transmitted cases of the virus on U.S. soil. Both patients presented with several days of chills, high fever, headache, diarrhea, and vomiting. Both had acute kidney injury and responded to supportive treatment, and were later discharged. Rats […]
What Are the 4 Genders? 7 Other Types, Gender Identity
What are the four genders? The four genders are masculine, feminine, neuter, and common. There are four different types of genders that apply to living and nonliving objects. Masculine gender: It is used to denote a male subtype. Examples are king, man, boy, father, cock, bull, fox, etc. Feminine gender: It is used to denote […]
15 Life-Saving Items That Nurses Say You Should Keep At Home
Part of what makes medical emergencies so scary is that, by nature, they can happen completely unexpectedly. Staying prepared with a fully-stocked first aid kit, supplemented with other potentially life-saving essentials, can be a great way to manage your anxieties, save you a trip to the emergency room or, at the very least, act fast […]
What Triggers a Shingles Outbreak?
What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that causes painful rashes on the body. Shingles is triggered by a weakened or compromised immune system. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a virus infection that causes painful rashes on the body, usually on one side of your torso. It is caused by the varicella-zoster […]
How Do I Know If I Have Tapeworms?
What are tapeworms? If you have tapeworms, you may not have any symptoms. You may also notice symptoms such as: nausea or diarrhea, abdominal pain, hunger or loss of appetite, fatigue and weakness, weight loss, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and tapeworm segments visible in your bowel movements. If you get tapeworms in your system, you […]
When Is Green Poop a Sign of Infection?
What is green poop? Your doctor may be able to diagnose the cause of green poop by taking a sample of your stool. They’ll send your stool sample to the lab to test for the presence of bacteria or other infections. Poop (also known as stool) comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. As […]
Why Is My White Blood Cell Count High?
What are white blood cells? White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, make up one of the four components of blood. They can rise for several reasons including stress, smoking, allergies, bacterial or viral infections, as well as certain drugs. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are one of the four components that make up […]