Incubation period is defined as the time from being infected to the appearance of symptoms. After becoming infected with the variola virus (the virus that causes smallpox), the..
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Acne is a common skin in the teenage years. Read to know some facts on acne and how long does acne last. Acne occurs..
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Obesity is often a lifelong problem. Once excess weight is gained, it is not easy to lose. And once you do lose weight, you will have to work at maintaining your healthier weight. The length..
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Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by an infection with a bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB is a contagious disease that is airborne (meaning spreads through air). When a person with..
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Atherosclerosis starts gradually in young adults (about age of 20), but it generally does not cause symptoms until middle or old age. The plaque builds up in the arteries over..
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Balanitis (inflammation of the glans or head of the penis) is a common condition, which can affect people of any age. It can be caused due to various conditions such as poor hygiene, infection..
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Diarrhoea is a common condition in which the person frequently passes loose or watery stools. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that about 3.5 million deaths occur each year because of..
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Scabies is a very contagious skin disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. The mite is so tiny that it can be seen only with a magnifying glass or under a microscope. The mite can infect..
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Insomnia is common sleep disorder. The features of insomnia include difficulty in falling and/or staying asleep. The symptoms of insomnia may be one or more of the following: Difficulty in falling..
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Pericoronitis, a typical dental problem occurs due to the infection caused in the gum tissue surrounding the wisdom tooth and is observed mainly in the teenagers and young adults. The sufferer..
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