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Necrotizing Fasciitis – flesh-eating disease/ bacteria

lyfedancer — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:01:58 +0000

Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial infection that can destroy skin and the soft tissues beneath it, including fat and the tissue covering the muscles (fascia). Because these tissues often die rapidly, a person with necrotizing fasciitis is sometimes said to be infected with "flesh-eating" bacteria. The most common type of bacteria causing necrotizing fasciitis is streptococcus pyogenes.

Steroids – Good or Evil?

Genez — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:25:51 +0000

Steroids are divided into 2 classes, Corticosteroid Drugs and Anabolic Steroids. The term steroids is often misunderstood as many will mistake Corticosteroids for anabolic steroids. So what is the difference between anabolic steroids and corticosteroids? Which is the good and which is the evil?

Acne – How much do you know about acnes?

lyfedancer — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:01:19 +0000

Acne or pimples is most common during adolescence, affecting more than 85% of teenagers, and frequently continues into adulthood. Find out the different types of acne as well as the treatment and learn a few tips on how to prevent acne.

Dengue (DF) and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF)

lyfedancer — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:01:26 +0000

There are 2 types of dengue which most people wouldn't know - dengue (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF). Learn the differences of its causes as well as the treatment and prevention!

Fungus: All you need to know!

lyfedancer — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:01:47 +0000

Fungus are hard to recognize because they resemble other types of infections and conditions. Fungus are often being mistaken as rashes. Learn how to differentiate different types of fungus as well as treatment and prevention.

Organic food: Eat well, stay healthy.

lyfedancer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:01:27 +0000

Organic, when used in reference to food, describes food that is grown free of chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Learn how to stay healthy by choosing the right food for your body!

Weight loss drugs/ diet pills: Magic pills or monster pills?

lyfedancer — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:01:30 +0000

Feeling fat, walks over to the nearest pharmacy, grab a pack of diet pills. Before doing this, had anyone weighed against the possible dangers of diet pills including some dangerous side effects. Before taking any diet pill, one should understand what some of the dangers of diet pills can be.

White spots appear on the skin – Vitiligo

lyfedancer — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:01:54 +0000

Ever wondered why some people have white spots on their skin? Clearly it is not a cause from a failed bleaching experiment! It is a pigmentation disorder in the human skin, Vitiligo.

Dysmenorrhea or dysmenorrhoea

lyfedancer — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:01:59 +0000

Dysmenorrhea is the pain or discomfort ("cramps") during or just before a menstrual period.

Food for thought : Eggs

Genez — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:35:09 +0000

Two eggs a serving will contain enough cholesterol to suffice your entire day's cholesterol allowance. However between the lesser of the evil, removing part of the yolk and just having the albumen (whites) can significantly reduce the amount of cholesterol intake.