What is syphilis? Syphilis is an infection that develops due to T. pallidum bacteria. These bacteria can spread between people through direct contact with a syphilitic sore. These sores may develop on the skin or mucous membranes of the vagina, anus, rectum, lips, or mouth. Syphilis is most likely to spread during oral, anal, […]
Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but it also can sound like roaring, clicking, hissing, or buzzing. It may be soft or loud, high pitched or low pitched. You might hear it in either one or both ears. Roughly 10 percent of the adult population of the United States has experienced […]
Population health is defined as the health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of such outcomes within the group. These groups are often geographic populations such as nations or communities, but can also be other groups such as employees, ethnic groups, disabled persons, prisoners, or any other defined group. The health outcomes […]
Infectious diseases are defined as disorders caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi that can be spread directly or indirectly (vector-borne) from one individual to another. An infectious disease can differ from simple infection, which is the invasion of and replication in the body by any of various agents including bacteria, […]
Bed bugs are small parasitic insects that feed on human blood. While they are a public health concern, bed bugs are not known to transmit disease through their bites. The history of bed bugs dates back to ancient Egypt. Bed bugs have been a household pest issue for more than 3,300 years! They were first […]
The pancreas is a gland behind your stomach and in front of your spine. It produces the juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels. Pancreatic cancer usually begins in the cells that produce the juices. The pancreas has two main jobs in the body: To make juices that […]
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow […]
Mosquitoes comprise a group of about 3,500 species of small insects. The word “mosquito” (formed by mosca and diminutive -ito) is Spanish for “little fly”. Mosquitoes have a slender segmented body, one pair of wings, one pair of halteres, three pairs of long hair-like legs, and elongated mouthparts. What Is The Lifespan Of A […]
What is blood pressure? The heart pumps blood around the body through the blood vessels. Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted on the artery walls by the pumping of blood. Blood pressure varies according to environmental demands. For example, it rises during physical exertion and drops in extreme heat. Your blood pressure normally […]
Sleep is essential to our lives. It allows our bodies to rest mentally and regenerate some damage they accrued during the day. However, for some of us, having good enough sleep is elusive, and one of the culprits is sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition that causes an individual to […]
