Tuberculosis (ТВ) is a disease caused by a germ called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It normally affects the lungs, but can also infect other parts of the body. Tuberculosis may be latent or active. “Latent” means that the bacteria are in the body but do not cause any symptoms. People with latent tuberculosis cannot spread the infection [...]
Largely derived from Ayurvedic or traditional Chinese medicine, herbal medications now fill supermarket and pharmacy shelves across America. Fueled by mass advertising and promoted as part of multiple vitamin and mineral regimens by major drug manufacturers, herbal supplements represent the hottest trend in the health market. But do they have real benefits? We know that [...]
If the lining of the bowel is inflamed and swollen you could experience a lot of discomfort, and mucus or blood in the stool. Your doctor must always investigate this. Swelling in the lumen of the bowel often produces a flat, ribbon-like stool, which although it is soft can be difficult to pass. Old faeces [...]