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• What Are the Symptoms and Causes of Oral Thrush?

  Infection of the mouth and throat by the fungus Candida albicans is known as thrush. The same fungus may infect other parts of the body, resulting in diseases like diaper rash and vaginal yeast infections. Candida infections are seen in children, older adults, and those with weak immune system. The...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Acne?

  Acne-related symptoms differ from one person to another. There may be painful, pus-filled lumps appearing underneath the surface of the skin, which are referred to as cystic lesions. Pimples occur as papules filled with pus at the tips. If you notice some open plugged pores in your skin, those are...

• Inspiring Tale of a Lupus Patient Who Hiked the Pacific Crest Trail

  Lupus is, by definition, a non-specific autoimmune disease, given that the main cause of its symptoms is the production of antibodies which target the body’s cells which, in turn, may belong to any structure. Consequently, the disease often manifests as inflammatory lesions on many parts of the...

• The Vernal Equinox

  As the Earth goes around the Sun, two moments happen annually whenever the Sun is precisely over the equator. The moments are referred to as equinoxes, and they take place on 20th or 21st of March and the 22nd or 23rd of September. In a literal sense, "equinox" stands for “equal night," because...

• What are the Causes and Symptoms of Meningitis?

  Inflammation of the meninges, the delicate membrane covering brain and spinal cord, is called as meningitis. There are different types of meningitis based on the cause of the disease. Some of these forms have very mild symptoms and may resolve on its own, while some other forms are serious and life...

• Heat Rash: When Should I See a Doctor?

  Heat rash is a condition that easily goes away with time without the need for medical care. This usually happens when the skin cools down and the sweating reduces. Sometimes, it can take a few days for the affected part of the skin to heal completely. However, there are times when the rashes tend...