Swine flu is an illness which derives its name from a virus that infects pigs. While the virus cannot affect people, they are likely to get an infection from time to time. The virus is communicable and can be transmitted from one person to another. The symptoms of swine flu are like those manifested in … Read more
The United Kingdom has become the latest country to confirm cases of the swine flu. At the same time, the World Health Organization has raised its alert level from 3 to 4. With 150 people already killed in Mexico, the WHO revealed that the influenza virus has the sustainability for human-to-human transmission and can cause … Read more
Responsible for binding the virus to host cells is called the HA (hemagglutinin) peplomer while the virus that allows to break its bonds to the host cell once it is ready to move on is called the NA (neuraminidase) peplomer. This type is also called H1N1 Flu or well-known as Swine Flu. Swine flu is … Read more
With all the wailing and gnashing of teeth involved with the latest flu outbreak, I think it’s time we set a few things straight about the swine flu. Think of it as a little public service announcement just to shock some of you out of that panic and get you thinking straight. First of all, … Read more
Swine flu or influenza is a condition caused by strains of subtypes of Influenza A virus called H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H3N3. These viruses are common in pigs located in midwestern United States, Canada, South America, Mexico, Mainland China, Japan, Taiwan, Europe, and other Eastern Asian countries. Transmission of influenza virus from swine to … Read more
Swine Flu-Is a respiratory track infection from the hogs. This kind of virus can kill the human race. This infection is a worldwide virus outbreak. A flu deadly disease occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. Those whom their hospitals … Read more
Everyone experiences stress every once in a while. It is basically unavoidable. Besides, if you see something stressful or you are in a stressful situation, you will definitely experience it. However, you have to remember that if you are a diabetic, stress can have negative impact on your overall well-being. Living with diabetes is stressful … Read more
So, just what is diabetes and why are many people so worried about this disease affecting them? For starters, diabetes is a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas which helps the body cells absorb blood sugar or glucose to convert it in to energy. What the insulin … Read more
Diabetes is a disease where cure is not yet available. It is a very serious disease that has a lot of complications which can be potentially life threatening. This is why you need to know how you can start living with diabetes in order for you to live a more normal life with the disease. … Read more
When people are first diagnosed that they have diabetes, they often get overwhelmed and some even gets depressed. This is a very emotionally stressful moment for them. Besides, you too would be stressed upon knowing that you have this very serious disease where cure is yet to be found and a disease that will require … Read more