Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease and it works by influencing the exocrine glands of the body. As with any other autoimmune disease the organism creates antibodies and starts to attack and destroy its own cells – in the given case the exocrine gland cells. Exocrine glands have got a purpose to produce non-hormonal secretions into an external environment via ducts. They include salivary glands, tear glands and etc. When the illness attacks they cannot function normally any more and, consequently, tears, saliva and other such secretions are produced in a much less amount. More »
Archive for February, 2010
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease represents an illness evoked in the result of a spirochete bacteria activity, or Borrelia burgdorferi. Therefore it is also called Lyme borreliosis. This bacterium is transmitted by infected ticks through their bites and can affect men and animals. It is known all over the world and can cause serious complications if neglected. More »
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is considered an advanced form of iron deficiency. Anemia is a condition of insufficient amount of iron which does not allow hemoglobin formation. Why is it so important? Because hemoglobin that generates red blood cells in its turn is in charge of oxygen transportation through the body. When it fails to supply oxygen it leads to a disorder. More »
Breast Cancer Facts
Breast cancer happens in women with frightening frequency; it is actually the second after skin cancer according to the latest statistics. It is actually one woman out of nine who is affected. Western Europe and North America are reported recently to have more and more cases of the illness. It kills 77,000 people annually and 40% of them are women under 65. More »
Premature Delivery
Babies who were born earlier than 37th week of pregnancy are usually called premature. They are called like this because they are born with less weight and are more susceptible to health problems than full-term new-borne ones. Preemies need special care and attention because of their immaturity and therefore they are usually kept in a neonatal intensive care unit, or NICU, until their organ systems can is able to function independently. More »
Trendy Maternity Clothes
It is almost impossible to imagine a woman and fashion separated. Every year there appear new and thrilling things that make women look even better. It is significant that recently more and more attention is paid to maternity clothes. The more women rebel against baggy-looking things they have to wear instead of the endearing dresses, jeans, skirts, etc. Therefore fashion industry invests more and more funds and ideas into designing new brand especially for the mothers-to-be. There is no need to change your habits any more. A little effort and you will be able to look stunning with the baby bump as well. More »
Everything about Dandruff
Dandruff is a problem that can affect absolutely everyone. Though, not all people have an equal share: some of them have to suffer more that others and struggle the condition constantly. This condition inspired many companies for the remedy search and now cleansing shampoo industry counts billions of dollars. In line with P&G many are trying to develop a means to eliminate dandruff. The sufferers are torn between the natural remedies and products available in the stores in order at least to temporary relieve the condition if there is no chance to get rid of it completely. More »