Sepsis happens when a bacterial infection gets into the blood. This is called septicemia. It can turn into a medical emergency that becomes life threatening with organ failure or severe injury. Over 1 million people are hospitalized in the United States each year. Moreover, sepsis ranks in the top 10 of diseases leading to mortality …
Pneumonia starts when a virus, fungus, or bacterium get into one of your lungs. (If it’s in both lungs, it’s called double pneumonia.) It causes the tiny sacs inside to get inflamed and fill with fluid or pus. If you’re healthy and get treated right away, it usually isn’t serious. But it can be dangerous for seniors, …
Smartphones are a necessity in our lives today. But with the convenience also come risks to our health which can lead to chronic illness. We outline the smartphone negatives below. Smartphones: Germs, Germs, Germs Your cellphone probably goes with you everywhere. When’s the last time you cleaned it? Ever? It makes sense that …
Gingivitis, also generally called gum disease or periodontal disease, begins with bacterial growth (plaque) in your mouth. Left untreated, the plaque destroys the tissue that surrounds your teeth and causes permanent damage to your teeth and jaw. Gingivitis Symptoms Gum disease may progress painlessly, producing few obvious signs, even in the late stages of the disease. Although …
Sneezing is great for you! Contrary to the myths and misinformation you may have heard or read about, sneezing is actually a rather great thing. Furthermore, I’m sure that if we weren’t born with the sneezing reflex, we would have had to invent it. So sneeze and be happy. Your eyeballs won’t pop out, your …