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What is Epilepsy: Its Causes and Treatment

February 14, 2017 Srijitaand, causes, epilepsy, Is, Its, Treatment, What

The word “epilepsy” comes from the Greek word, “epi” which means “upon” and “leptos” which means “seizure”. People with epilepsy tend to have recurrent seizures (fits). The seizures occur because of a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. This causes a temporary disturbance in the messaging systems between brain cells. During a seizure the patient’s brain becomes “halted” or “mixed up”. Every function in our body is triggered by messaging systems in our brain. What a patient with epilepsy experiences during a seizure will depend on what part…

Ebola Strikes Again: What are the Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

February 14, 2017 SrijitaAgain, and, Are, causes, Ebola, prevention, Strikes, symptoms:, The, What

Ebola virus or Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a severe illness in humans caused by a virus which is transmitted to people from wild animals and spreads in the human population through human-to-human transmission. Fruit Bats of the Pteropodidae family are known to be natural Ebola virus hosts. Ebola virus disease outbreaks were first discovered to be occurring in remote villages in Central Africa around the rain forests while a later outbreak in West Africa. It involved major urban as well as rural areas. An Ebola patient suffers severe fever, muscle…

Men’s Health: 6 Causes of Fatigue and How to Prevent Them

January 20, 2017 Srijita6, and, causes, fatigue, Health, How, men's, of, Prevent, Them, to

Are you at work, facing issues finishing off the tasks at hand because you feel tired? Have you ever wondered, “Why am I so drained?” We have a habit of blaming our fatigue on our fast-paced and hectic lifestyle. And most of the time, we are right. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common in people these days that it has its own acronym, called TATT, which stands for “tired all the time.” You can fix this by making a few changes in your lifestyle, such as getting more sleep,…

Your Guide to the Causes and Remedies for Forehead Acne

December 26, 2016 Srijitaacne, and, causes, for, Forehead, guide, remedies, The, to, Your

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when the skin pores get clogged with oil and dead cells. The forehead is one of the most common areas where pimples or bumps may appear. In this guide, we’re going to answer the two most important questions that have probably left you wondering all this while. What causes forehead acne? Adult acne may occur primarily due to hormonal changes in the body but here are some more reasons why the forehead is susceptible to acne. 1. Bad cosmetics: Forehead acne can…

Mouth Ulcers: Causes, Prevention and Easy Home Remedies

December 23, 2016 Srijitaand, causes, easy, Home, mouth, prevention, remedies, ulcers

We have all suffered from ulcers in the mouth at some time or another. Mouth ulcers or canker sores are small, painful legions that are usually harmless and clear up on their own. However, they can be painful and extremely troublesome as they interfere with your eating habits. They are round or oval with a white or yellow centre and a red rim. Ulcers of the mouth can be found inside the cheeks, on the tongue or below it, on the gums, or the lips. Sometimes, these ulcers may even…

Bacterium in undercooked chicken causes paralysis: Study

December 16, 2016 SrijitaBacterium, causes, chicken, In, paralysis:, Study, undercooked

Bacterium in undercooked chicken causes paralysis: Study US researchers have identified a bacterium, commonly found in undercooked chicken, that may cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). GBS is an autoimmune disorder and is the world’s leading cause of acute neuromuscular paralysis in humans. The research showed that if chicken isn’t cooked to the proper minimum internal temperature, bacteria — Campylobacter jejuni — which still exist in the food can trigger GBS. “The study showed that it takes a certain genetic makeup combined with a Campylobacter (bacteria) strain to cause this disease,” said…