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Hepatitis B (Symptoms and Treatments)

Hepatitis B is a term given to the liver infection which is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Some individual may suffer chronic infection, leading to liver failure, liver cancer, or cirrhosis. These conditions may result in permanent scarring of the liver. The common route of transmission of hepatitis B virus is by blood and body fluids of someone who is infected.
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Gestational Diabetes

High blood sugar can cause problems for you and your baby. Your baby may grow too large, which can cause problems during delivery. Your baby may also be born with low blood sugar. But with treatment, most women with gestational diabetes are able to control their blood sugar and give birth to healthy babies.
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Inferiority Complex

Inferiority complex or extremely low self esteem, is a concept we are all familiar with. Chances are you or someone you know suffers from this complex. Those with low self esteem are more likely to be depressed, irritable, or aggressive. They may also be more likely to have feelings of resentment, alienation, and unhappiness
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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease of body joints. It is an autoimmune disorder which causes inflammation of lining surfaces of the body joints resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and altered functional capability of that joint. It involves small joints first. Rheumatoid Arthritis can affect the tissues around the joint and even it can affect the other organs of the body. As this disease can affect the other organs of the body so it is sometimes referred to as Rheumatoid Disease.
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Keloids

A keloid is a patch of excessive scar tissue that may form following a skin injury. Occasionally scars enlarge spontaneously to form firm, smooth, hard growths called keloids.
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Exercises of back while working at computer

The computer is a vital and most important tool in many different occupations at present. However, long periods of working at a computer in an appropriate manner can increase the chances of developing an injury such as back pain, muscle and joint pain, overuse injuries of the upper limbs and eyestrain
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Wrinkles

Although wrinkles can signify wisdom, most people nowadays would rather not have them. Skin ages all over the body, but much more so where there has been sun exposure. Changes brought on by sun damage (photoaging) include
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Risk factors for HIV/AIDS

hiv/253657?iL=true" >AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). Anyone of any age, race, sex or sexual orientation can be infected with HIV. Sex and drugs/alcohol interact in many ways to increase a person's risk of getting or giving HIV
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Preventing Swine Flu at Work Place

The management, employers, and employees can take some precautions and work practices to minimize the risk of the spread of novel influenza A (H1N1) flu in the workplace. In addition, general prevention and preparedness strategies should be put in place in case a worker becomes ill.
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Addison Disease

Addison?s diseaseis a rare endocrine disorder in which the adrenal gland does not produce enough steroid hormones (glucocorticoids and often mineralocorticoids). A problem with your immune system usually causes Addison's disease. The immune system mistakenly attacks your own tissues, damaging your adrenal glands.
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