Disease and Condition:
Research and publications on disease and conditions.
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May 25th, 2004
Alzheimer's Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem, agnosia or problems with recognition, apraxia or motor activity problem, and impairment in executive functioning.
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May 24th, 2004
Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the world's most pressing public health problems.
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May 24th, 2004
Antibiotics are very powerful medications. Antibiotics should only be used when prescribed by a doctor to treat bacterial infections.
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May 24th, 2004
Here are some ways that one can prevent the spread of antimicrobial Resistance
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May 1st, 2004
Cholesterol is found in meat, poultry, seafood and dairy products. In Fact, our bodies produce cholesterol all by itself, all the cholesterol we need to live a healthy, happy life. Cholesterol is produced primarily by the liver, but small amounts of it are also manufactured by the cells in our bodies. This production of cholesterol by our bodies is the reason why some individuals, who consume a low cholesterol diet, still experience high cholesterol levels.
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Apr 19th, 2004
Cholesterol levels are part of your body's defense system. You\nneed this raw material for the production of anti-stress hormones.\n
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Apr 17th, 2004
People who learn where health comes from and practice prevention won't become victims of Alzheimer's.
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Apr 16th, 2004
A commonly held myth is that high cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, is a major risk factor for heart disease (known as atherosclerosis).
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Apr 14th, 2004
There are a number of symptoms that may indicate the presence of a urinary tract infection. They include: a persistent urge to urinate, even after the bladder has be emptied: burning during urination, both when starting and during elimination: a strong, unpleasant odor: urine that may appear cloudy: pain in the back below the ribs: fever, nausea and/or vomiting: blood in the urine.
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Apr 13th, 2004
It has been known for some time that social isolation increases the risks of heart patients suffering further from their disease or even dying, but until now researchers didn't have a clear idea of which particular patient characteristics are responsible for these increased risks.