West Nile Virus is a viral infection that’s most commonly transmitted to humans through mosquito bites; in many ways, it is similar to malaria, and if you know that you will be travelling to an area that has heavy mosquito cover, then you will automatically be at a higher risk and should prepare accordingly. Preparing […]
Conditions
14 Possible Fatty Liver Causes
Have you ever heard of a condition called fatty liver? It’s a serious health condition of the liver that affects an estimated 80 to 100 million people across the United States – and it’s affecting more and more people as time goes on while scientists are trying to figure out exactly why this is happening. […]
14 Freaky Symptoms of Caffeine Withdrawal
Everyone knows a person who swears they can’t start their day before they’ve had at least three cups of coffee; you might even be that person. Coffee can be great, and some studies have shown that it can also be great for your health – but coffee can also be bad if you consume too […]
14 Gallstone Causes You Never Guessed
Gallstones are more likely to happen to you later in life, but there are plenty of other things that can put you at a higher risk of developing gallstones. If you’ve never had one before, you should know that they can be extremely painful – and that they are literally calcified mineral deposits that have […]
15 Brain Aneurysm Symptoms
A brain aneurysm has the potential to be deadly, and it’s one of the health emergencies that mean you have to go straight to the emergency room if you want to stand a chance. While something like a sprain can still be treated at home with some ice and patience, a brain aneurysm can’t. But […]
9 Strange Causes of Bell’s Palsy
The seventh cranial nerve runs through a narrow gap of bone from the brain to the face. The nerve is responsible for controlling the majority of muscles in the face and ear. Inflammation of the facial nerve results in pinching between the bone gap, damaging the protective sheath around the nerve. When the nerve sheath […]