Bacteria or viruses are the main causes for infections in the organism. They refer to pathogens and trigger this or that illness in a human body. While viruses are parasites and are harmful for the organism bacteria can not be characterized harmful entirely as some of them are actually useful. It is very important to be as much informed as possible about both in order to know how to treat infections. More »
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 »