Health

Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Definition The term “Viral Hemorrhagic Fever” (VHF) is used to describe a severe multisystem syndrome (multisystem in that multiple organ systems in…

Toxoplasmosis Defnition Toxoplasmosis infection with or disease caused by a sporozoan of the genus Toxoplasma (T. gondii) that invades the tissues and may seriously damage…

About Isosporiasis Definition Isosporiasis, also known as cystoisosporiasis, is a disease caused by the protozoan Isospora belli of humans; human disease usually is mild except…

About Insomnia Definition Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when a person has the chance to do so. It is a common…

Cryptosporidiosis Definition Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites, Cryptosporidium, that can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed…

About Babesiosis Definition Babesiosis is a disease caused by infection with the parasite Babesia microti. It is a rare infection of the blood caused by…

Health Effects of Marijuana About Marijuana Marijuana is derived from the dried flowering tops, leaves, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa (hemp) plant. Cannabis…

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Definition Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone, which similar in structure to luteinizing hormone that is secreted by the placenta…

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an bloated prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of…

Blood Donation Definition Blood Donation is a voluntary procedure, which accepts the withdrawal of one’s blood by medical professionals, without demanding financial compensation. In the…

Mineral and bone disorder correlated to kidney disease happens when there is an inequality in your blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. This mineral inequality…

About Anaemia Definition Anaemia is due to lack of haemoglobin in the blood which is below the normal level or due to less than normal…