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Malaria ? the risks, symptoms and prevention

For the seasoned traveller the risks of malaria are well known. However, for many the risks aren’t known, or the seriousness of the tropical disease. Other than the fact that pop star Cheryl Cole recently suffered malaria and had to miss a huge chunk of hit TV show, The X Factor, the dangers of travelling without taking the necessary medical precautions are not well documented.

The World Health Organisation estimates that around 500 million people are infected with the disease each year.

So if you are travelling outside of Europe to a malaria affected country take a moment to read up on this tropical disease to make sure you are fully aware, and protected.

What is malaria?
Malaria is caught when people are bitten by a female anopheles mosquito, which infects people with the protozoan parasite, the parasite spends half its life in the mosquito and the other half in the human body.

Drug Abuse Symptoms in Different Areas

Drug abusers are often the last ones to recognize their own symptoms of abuse, dependence and addiction. Even when they know they have a problem, drug abusers often try to downplay their drug use and conceal their symptoms. The key to recognize this is, knowing the effects of various drugs on the brain and body, and looking for the symptoms and signs of these effects. People with drug problems may hide their drug use and deny its connection to any social, legal, and medical difficulties.

What is Drug Abuse?

It is a social evil that involves the repeated and excessive use of a drug to produce pleasure or escape reality despite its destructive effects. It occurs when a person feels the need to use a drug repeatedly for various reasons. Drug abuse is the improper administration of any chemical substance such that it produces an effect with an undesirable outcome.

Giardiasis, Causes, Symptoms, Reatment

Giardiasis- Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Definition

Giardiasis is an intestinal illness that affects the digestive tract, is caused by a microscopic flagellated protozoan parasite called Giardia lamblia( also called as Giardia duodenalis and Giardia intestinalis) that affects the gastrointestinal tract.It is a fairly general cause of diarrheal illness, belching, gas and cramps. Although these symptoms are very unpleasant, the illness isn’t generally dangerous.The parasite is connected itself to the lining of the tiny intestines in humans, where it weaken the body’s absorption of carbohydrates & fats from digested meals. Once an animal or person has been contaminated with Giardia intestinalis , the parasite exists in the intestine and is moved in the stool. It can able to live outside the body and in the environment for longer times because the parasite is protected by an outer shell.

Relapse Prevention- Dangerous Symptoms and Signs of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Relapse Warning List

The drug or alcohol relapse process has certain signs and symptoms that must be addressed before actual use of drugs and alcohol reoccurs. Relapse prevention is all about interrupting the process prior to use.

There are certain signs and symptoms that may indicate that a person may be in ‘relapse mode’ Some or many of the following may occur and are definitely worth paying attention to.

1. H.A.L.T – H is for hungry, A for angry, L for lonely and T for tired. Often when people feel snappish or cranky a quick review of those for symptoms may pinpoint a cause. The danger of not paying attention here is that minor incidents can get blown way out of proportion if any or all of those four states are not dealt with.

Recognize Lyme Disease Symptoms in Dogs – Prevent Permanent Damage

Is it really necessary to know the Lyme Disease symptoms in dogs? It’s very important. Lyme disease is as serious for dogs as it is for humans. Each year, hundreds of pet dogs are infected with this disease and experience from pain and permanent damage, but pet owners don’t realize it.

When a dog is infected, many times the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs don’t show up until two to five months after being bitten by the tick.Did you know the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs sometimes take as long as two to five months to show up?. By this time, you’ve forgotten your dog even had a tick, much less believe the real reason your dog is sick.

Alcohol Addiction, the Symptoms and How to Fight It