Stroke is a condition that affects the arteries located in the brain. It takes place when the brain fails to have enough oxygen, which causes the cells to die. Anyone can suffer from stroke, no matter the gender or age. In America, around 800,000 individuals suffer from this condition per year and…
Triglycerides, also known as lipids, are a common type of fat found in the blood. They enter the bloodstream either through consumption of fatty foods, excessive carbohydrates, calories, or simple sugars, or through the body releasing its fat stores. In normal levels, triglycerides are fundamental…
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that appears, in general, in middle-aged and older people. It is uncomfortable and painful and it can dramatically reduce the quality of the life of a person. That is why it is important to try to prevent it as much as possible, and you can do this by making some…
One of the most recent states of emergency was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the outbreak and possible pandemic of the Zika Virus, which has a suspected connection to birth defects. The Zika Virus is an outbreak of a flu-like illness caused by the Zika mosquito. It was first…
Obesity seems to be the most common disease of this century. We do not realize how dangerous it can be and we continue to see it as something normal and acceptable. Studies have determined the majority of the children in U.S are overweight, and a great number will suffer from obesity in adulthood.…
