The assumption that Crapper invented the flushing toilet in untrue. The device was created by Sir John Harington, a courtier of Elizabeth I, who had a �john� built at the palace. It was developed by A... Read MoreHIV would not show up in a normal blood test. This is because such tests are meant specifically for the medical conditions being tested for. The surest way to test for presence of the virus is to go f... Read MoreThrush may actually go away on its own if not treated. This may take some time and it is advisable to seek medical care. For most men and women however, the condition disappears before it gets to this... Read MoreEating mouldy bread can cause you to develop a mild or serious illness. This is due to the fact that bread mould, a type of fungus, forms mycotoxins under the right conditions. It is these poisonous s... Read MoreType 2 diabetes can be cured but the cure for type 1 has proven to be elusive. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the consumption of fats that contain cholesterol. It can be cured by intake of insulin and c... Read MoreCoughing does not harm your baby because it is protected by the amniotic fluid. During pregnancy, the immune system changes so as to protect the developing baby meaning that one becomes more susceptib... Read MoreGenetic screening for disease is already cheap and fast. Gene screening involves taking either a blood or a saliva sample and testing it for certain known gene defects. Gene screening will help in det... Read MoreAn individual may say life sucks if he/she is a victim of an illness, or if they are in a tough situation. Such people often have no joy, hope and will to live. These people eventually lose their fait... Read MoreThe quality of water determines the level of health that its consumers will have. Good quality of water will ensure that people don't get sick from harmful organisms in the water, and food grown with ... Read MoreThere is blood in your pooh because there is bleeding in the colon. The blood may be dark brown or bright red depending on the exact place where the bleeding occurs. This could be an indication of hem... Read MoreBlood in the stool is most likely a consequence of bleeding in the anal canal. Haemorrhoids are usually the commonest cause. Blood in the stool is usually not serious but a visit to the general practi... Read MoreDisorders of the skin on the earlobe can result in an earlobe bump. Epidermoid cysts are small bumps that develop under the skin and can be moved around with the fingers and are usually painless. The ... Read More |
Sun exposure is harmful to you due to the ultraviolet-A and ultraviolet-B rays, which are contained in the light spectrum emitted by the sun. These rays tend to cause sunburns, tanning, aging, wrinkle... Read MoreThe medical condition named stroke is as thus as its assumed to mean "one struck by God". In this condition, the affected person is incapable of movement or balance as a result of blockage of veins su... Read MoreApparently, tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise for various reasons. These can be listed as, but are not limited to, poor living conditions, prisons being "ideal breeding grounds," increased migration an... Read MoreDoctors at the UK research centre think that sun bathing causes Melanoma which is a type of skin cancer. UV rays from the sun are also believed to cause skin ageing and sunburns. The body need very li... Read MoreSunbathing is bad for you because it leads to skin cancer. Tiny amounts of sun burn accumulate and when the body cells can no longer repair themselves, skin cancer results. The exposure that is enough... Read MoreScreening is important because it enables you detect cancer before its symptoms appear. It is basically the only method that can be used to detect cancer before you even suspect it.... Read MoreSalt is bad for us because it causes high blood pressure which in turn causes heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Salt at minimal levels, however, is healthy as it helps regulate blood pressure ... Read MoreRespiratory arrest is more common in children because they have small airways, increased metabolic demands, decreased respiratory reserves and inadequate respiratory compensatory mechanisms. The cause... Read MoreAccording to visual scientists, the term persistence of vision refer to a variety of visual phenomena having in common that they suggest that visual sensation is prolonged for sometime after the physi... Read MorePeak flow, also known as the peak expiratory flow (PEF), is important because it is a measure how well your lungs are functioning. It is measured using a Peak Flow Metre, which is a hand-held device u... Read MorePalliative care is needed so as to improve the quality of life of patients who are facing life-threatening illness. Care is provided through the prevention, assessment and treatment of pain and other ... Read More |