Fungal vaginitis
Summer has arrived ... but with the heat and frequent visits to the beach and pools, also make their appearance the fungal vaginitis afflicting most women with the appearance of thick whitish secretions which are accompanied by itching, burning and irritation. According to data from the CDC (Center for Disease Control) of the U.S., up 90% of all women will present at...
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Traveler's diarrhea
Traveller's diarrhea is the most common but also the most predictable health problem that can occur during a trip? Up to 70% of travelers every year, exhibiting symptoms of acute diarrhea during their trip. In most cases of traveler's diarrhea occurs during the first week of the trip and disappears within a few days without specific treatment. In any case and according to...
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Tooth decay
Tooth decay, also known as dental decay or dental caries, is when acids in your mouth dissolve the outer layers of your teeth. The mouth contains a wide variety of oral bacteria, but only a few specific species of bacteria are believed to cause dental caries. When you consume food and drink that is high in carbohydrates (sugary or starchy), the bacteria in plaque turn the...
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Insect stings
Particularly in the summer months the bites of the various insects in children can be very troublesome. The reaction of a child to a pinch depends on the sensitivity it has to the poison of the particular insect. While most children have only mild reactions, those who are allergic to certain insect poisons may experience serious symptoms and require urgent...
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Vitamin D: the vitamin of conception and pregnancy
Vitamin D is known for its role in developing and maintaining a healthy immune and musculoskeletal system. However, recent scientific research has highlighted its effect on fertility as it increases the likelihood of natural conception in infertile couples (http://gerasimosmarinakis.gr/legal-best-productivity.html). Did you know that vitamin D in men helps correct...
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Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. Periodontitis can cause tooth loss or worse, an increased risk of heart attack or stroke and other serious health problems. Αll periodontal diseases are bacterial infections that destroy the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the mouth. Left...
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Dental plaque
Plaque is the sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. It makes teeth "feel fuzzy" to the tongue and is most noticeable when teeth are not brushed. Plaque develops when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as milk, soft drinks, raisins, cakes, or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Bacteria that live in the mouth thrive on these...
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Bad Breath
Bad breath is a common and very unpleasant situation that does not bother only us, but also those who are near us. Bad breath can result from poor dental health habits and may be a sign of other health problems. If you don't brush and floss teeth daily, food particles can remain in your mouth, which promotes bacterial growth between teeth, around the gums, and on the tongue....
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