Secondhand smoke refers to tobacco smoke that is passively breathed in by people in the vicinity of a person who is smoking. Secondhand smoke is a mixture of the smoke from the tobacco product itself (termed sidestream smoke) and exhaled smoke from the smoker (known as mainstream smoke). When a nonsmoker inhales secondhand smoke, he […]
Stroke is a medical emergency, which occurs when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or, more commonly, when a blockage develops. Without treatment, cells in the brain quickly begin to die. The result can be serious disability or death. If a loved one is having stroke symptoms, seek emergency medical attention without delay.
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Starting to feed a baby solid foods is an exciting milestone for parents — and one that also comes with a lot of new questions and concerns. What’s the best way to avoid food allergies once your baby has mastered single-grain cereals and is ready to move on to new foods? What foods are most […]
Amnesia refers to partial or complete loss of memory. Different types and degrees of amnesia occur in old age and in some mental disorders. The most common form of this disease is verbal amnesia. In this condition, the patient forgets words or names. An uncommon form of amnesia is temporary loss of memory, in which […]
Gastritis is a name for inflammation of the lining of the stomach. The infection can be mild or acute. It can also lead to an infection of the same or can be chronic. People with severe iron deficiencies are prone to chronic gastritis. Disorders of the stomach lining affect the process of digestion, thus leading […]
