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Fat in Stool (Steatorrhea): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

July 15, 2021 0

Stool is the waste product that appears as a result of the digestion of food consumed throughout the day. They tend to have a precise appearance and composition according to the diet that people follow. …

Mung Beans: Benefits, Uses and Nutritional Value

July 15, 2021 0

Have you heard about mung beans? They’re a type of legume that goes by different names. They’re also known as green gram, maash, moong, monggo, or munggo. However, their scientific name is Vigna radiata and …

Elecampane Root: Benefits, Uses and Possible Side Effects

July 14, 2021 0

The Inula helenium, also known by names like elenio, énula or elecampane root, is a plant native to Europe. It has rigid, yellow flowers with long petals and thick, bifurcated roots. The name comes from …

What are the Mental Health Benefits of Cycling?

July 13, 2021 0

Improved physical strength, flexibility, and weight loss are just a few of some of the many well-known benefits of cycling. What might not be obvious, however, are the mental health benefits cycling offers. With the …

What is Wound Exudate? Main Types and Why Does it Occur

July 12, 2021 0

Wound exudate is a set of substances and elements that are extravasated in a lesion or inflammatory process. Commonly, people refer to it as what comes out of the wound, the fluid from the wound, …

What are the Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis?

July 11, 2021 0

Multiple sclerosis is a complex and heterogeneous autoimmune disease. It affects the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Some scientists call it the disease with a thousand faces. Here, we’ll look …

What is Polymyositis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

July 10, 2021 0

Polymyositis is a rare disease in which inflammation develops in certain area of the body. It occurs more frequently in women and people between the ages of 30 and 50. It also forms a subtype …

What is Reiter’s Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

July 9, 2021 0

Reiter’s syndrome is a type of arthritis that occurs after an infection. This syndrome doesn’t only affect the joints, as you might expect from arthritis, but has consequences on different parts of the body. Here, …

Usnea Lichen: Benefits, Uses and Possible Risks

July 6, 2021 0

With an appearance similar to gray or greenish hair, usnea is the term used to refer to a genus of lichens in the Parmeliaceae family. In general, lichens are organisms that result from the symbiosis …

What is Pagophagia? The Desire to Consume Ice or Iced Drinks

July 6, 2021 0

Pagophagia is the desire to eat ice or to consume ice-cold drinks. It may be caused by a neurological disorder or mental deficiency. However, there have been cases of people with no previous illness who …

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