Watery Eyes: Causes, Remedies, and When to Seek Medical Help
by Watery eyes — excessive tearing — can be an annoying and uncomfortable problem. While tears are important for keeping the eyes lubricated and debris-free, however, excessive …
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Physical Therapy vs. Rehabilitation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters?
Most people tend to confuse physical therapy with rehabilitation, but they are different. Though both improve physical functioning and support recovery, they have different aims. …
How to Spot Bed Bugs and the Best Ways to Kill Them
Bed bugs are the worst uninvited guests — small, slick, and completely obnoxious. If you’ve ever woken up to itchy, red bites or discovered mysterious …
Chikungunya vs. Dengue: Understanding the Key Differences
When we talk about mosquito-borne diseases, Chikungunya and Dengue usually take the stage. Viruses spread by the Aedes mosquito causes both, and both can make one …
Ebola Virus and Misinformation: Addressing Fear with Facts
Ebola virus disease is one of the most lethal of all infectious diseases and is associated with fear and panic. But misinformation can be as dangerous as …
What Is Cholera? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cholera is an easily spread bacterium infection caused by Vibrio cholera. It is one of the most dangerous water-borne diseases spread by contaminated water and …
Smog Alerts: What They Mean and How to Stay Safe
Smog is a major environmental issue, particularly in cities, as the pollution level often exceeds levels generally regarded as safe. But what exactly is smog, …
Hypertension Symptoms and Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is also known as the “silent killer,” and for good reason. It progresses slowly and often undetected until it leads …
What Is Chikungunya? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
With the rapid spread and debilitating symptoms associated with global cases of chikungunya—a mosquito-borne viral disease—it has received widespread attention. Easily confused with dengue, it …
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Key Differences
Digestive health issues are often misidentified because the symptoms can overlap — particularly two seemingly similar conditions, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome …