Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV. HIV infects many cells of the immune system resulting in decreased immune responses to infections and cancers. The Joint United Nations Programme on...
Human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, is a devastating diagnosis. Over time, this infection progresses to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. AIDS destroys the immune system, and the body cannot protect itself from invading...
Demyelinating disorders are degenerative in nature and originate in the brain. The demyelinating process is the eventual wearing-away of the myelin sheath, a vital protective covering for nerves. Within this process, the body begins disconnecting...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, present an important health problem in the United States and worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates approximately 19 million new cases of STDs in the country per year, most of...
Overview People with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are more susceptible than other people to many types of infections, including severe illness or even death from foodborne pathogens. Affected persons must be especially careful when...
Oregano oil, also known as origanum vulgare, is extracted from wild oregano plants and is thought to have many human health benefits. Available in liquid, tablet and capsule form, oregano oil supplements are most effective when they have a...
Alcoholism leads to poor diet and eventually causes other serious health risks over time. Alcoholics tend to get more calories from alcohol and fewer nutrients from healthy foods. The situation becomes worse as people fall into advanced stages of...
A healthy diet plays a major role in helping recovering alcoholics return to normal living. The process of recovery includes practicing regular eating patterns with good nutrition. Those in recovery face severe nutritional deficiencies, especially...
