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Health & Fitness > Mental Illness What is schizophrenia?: 1 of 6
Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that causes an overall decline in the functional capabilities of affected persons. It is a complex illness that manifests with a wide variety of symptoms, with some of its features often overlapping with other types of mental illnesses. The key disturbances in schizophrenia are those o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Halal food: A look at the dietary laws for the Muslims: 1 of 5
The dietary laws of Muslims derive from the shari'ah (Islamic legal code) which in turn derives from the Quran, and the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Halal means permissible, and while most people tend to associate it with food, it applies to all other aspec... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Infertility How is infertility diagnosed?: 1 of 4
Infertility is the inability of a couple to achieve conception despite having adequate unprotected sexual intercourse (at least three times a week) for one year. Estimates of the number of couples affected by infertility In America approach 5 million. Similar values have been obtained worldwide as well. The definition above ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes How to control blood sugar levels: 1 of 3
Diabetes affects 5% of the American population on the average and as high as 18% of elderly Americans. The symptoms of diabetes as diverse as it is, is hinged on one and only one factor; high blood sugar levels. It is no wonder then that controlling blood sugar levels is very essential in the management of this chronic condit... More..
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases Investigating the causes of typhoid: 1 of 3
Typhoid is also known as typhoid fever or enteric fever. It is a multisystem illness caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. This specie of salmonella is different from other forms of salmonella that contaminate food products. While non typhoid salmonella illnesses are usually limited to intestinal symptoms, typhoid can affe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy What to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy: 2 of 5
The first trimester of pregnancy is the most difficult part in my opinion and one can expect a barrage of symptoms, physical and emotional changes. This is when the various pregnancy hormone levels start rising and they are partly responsible for the symptoms you may experience. However these changes vary from one person to t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Muslim traditions: An overview of Islamic wedding ceremony: 2 of 5
Weddings are always a time of joyfulness and celebration across all spectrum of religion, race or culture and the Islamic wedding ceremony is no different. It signifies the beginning of a highly recommended act in Islam; the marriage institution. Variations exist among different Muslim cultures, hence this article will be loo... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety How does marijuana treat pain?: 9 of 18
The relationship between the use of marijuana and relief of pain has been a subject of much discourse in the past decade or more. Does it really treat pain or is it its euphoric and relaxing effects that helps one forget about the pain? More and more people suffering from chronic pain are getting dissatisfied with use of main... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Middle ear infection (Otitis Media): 2 of 4
The middle ear is the part of the ear behind the ear drum. It normally contains air and some small bones (ossicles) and contributes to hearing by transmitting sound waves to the inner ear. Middle ear infection is one of the commonest childhood infections. Two thirds of children will suffer from at least an episode of Otitis m... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Nephrotic syndrome: Diagnosis and treatment: 1 of 2
Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms that point to an underlying kidney disease. It is not a disease in and of itself. It can occur in both the pediatric and adult population. It is however far more common in children and may follow a minor infectious disease. It can also be caused by a vast array of conditions rang... More..