Wellness Archives - Page 43 of 161

Symptoms of whooping cough

Whooping cough or Pertussis is an infectious disease that can be life threatening or fatal in infants but less serious

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), one of the more common cardiac defects present at birth, is the persistence of an opening

Glucose is one of the body's most important sources of energy. Glucose is absorbed from the blood into cells where

Dopamine is a vital neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays a role in several functions in the brain including movement,

Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland. The pineal gland is a small gland that lies

Elephantiasis is caused by infection with the filarial worm, which is transmitted to humans by the mosquito and lives in

Gonorrhea is caused by Gram negative bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus. It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Hemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder. The affected individual stockpiles iron in the body to the extent that it accumulates

When symptoms appear, it's called a "flare." These signs may come and go. You may have swelling and rashes one

The term jaundice refers to a yellowing of the skin, nail beds and whites of the eyes. This is caused