Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a lung infection that spreads easily when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The bacteria, Bordetella pertussis, attaches to the airways and releases harmful substances called toxins. These toxins irritate the airways and cause…
Supplementing Knowledge About Supplements For most people, their feet have an arch on the inner part of their feet when they are in a standing position. This arch raises the inner part of the feet and does not allow it…
Eating Out – Are The Low Prices Worth It? Rising food prices have become particularly evident in the grocery store. In fact, in April 2011, world food prices rose to a record high price level. But why have grocery store…
Many people eat quickly without paying much attention to their food. This often happens because of busy school days, work tasks, or screen time. When meals are rushed, the body may not have enough time to send clear signals about…
Make Sure Your Exercise Routine Doesn’t Take a Vacation This Holiday Season! The holiday season is perhaps the most important time of the year to stay active – there are more rich and fattening foods to burn off! However, exercise…
Dear Valued Customers, Your right to buy affordable medication from our accredited online pharmacy, Online Pharmacies Canada, is in jeopardy! Two recent efforts by the Congress and Senate, the ‘Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft or Intellectual Property…
The Best Way to Keep Your Hands Clean Why Clean Hands Matter Hands come into contact with many surfaces throughout the day, picking up bacteria that can cause colds, infections, and other illnesses. Germs spread easily when touching the face,…
Understanding the Impact of Diagnosis Thresholds and Allergy Awareness A diagnosis threshold is like a guide doctors use to decide if someone is healthy or needs medical care. This guide affects how illnesses are identified and treated, shaping a person’s…
A Medical Riddle What do contests, computer software and ordering prescription medications have in common? Compliance to the law may not be the answer you were expecting, yet the law greatly influences all three of these things. When signing up…
Asthma is a condition that affects the airways, making it harder to breathe. When someone with asthma is exposed to certain triggers, the muscles around their airways tighten, and the airways become swollen, leading to breathing difficulties. One type of…
