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Fatty liver, or steatosis, is an excessive accumulation of fats in the liver.
Knee pain is a common complaint of people of all ages. It is usually brought about by injury eg, damage to cartilage or ligament or it may also be due to medical conditions eg, arthritis or infection.
A self-controlled case series (SCCS) study conducted by the University of Hong Kong has found an increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke in recipients of mRNA BNT162b2 vaccine 14–27 days after the first dose and 0–13 days after the second dose, which is however lower than the incidence of haemorrhagic stroke within 28 days of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Cough, or tussis, is a protective reflex that forces air up and out of the lungs and upper airways (eg, windpipe, nose, and mouth) to clear the throat and airways from mucus or foreign irritants.
A wound is defined as a break in the skin as a result of an injury, self-mutilation,surgery or physical trauma.
Colds are caused by viruses (eg, rhinoviruses and coronaviruses) that infect the nose, throat, sinus, and upper airways. It is usually spread via coughing or sneezing and by direct contact.
Pregnancy is a period of rapid fetal growth and development as well as maternal physiological change. Nutrient requirements are increased to provide for the optimal growth and development of the fetus and to support maternal health.
Respiratory tract infections (RTI) are infections of the breathing passages caused by bacteria or viruses. It can be classified as upper RTI or lower RTI.
Feminine hygiene should be observed by women daily to prevent the occurrence of vaginal problems eg, vaginal irritation, vaginal infection, urinary tract infections, or other genital disorders.
Headache is one of the most common, but most varied, health problems occurring in most persons. It may have many causes and the location, severity, and frequency with which it occurs vary greatly.