Colds and influenza (flu) are infections of the upper respiratory tract. Most colds and all influenza cases are caused by viruses; a few colds are caused by bacteria (such as strepto, coccus). These contagious infections are spread mostly by skin contact and touching, as well as through the air. Influenza symptoms are more pronounced […]

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Diabetes is a disorder of blood sugar (glucose) metabolism, characterized by abnormal elevations of glucose in the blood. There are two types of diabetes. In Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (or IDDM), the body does not produce insulin and so cannot break down glucose in the blood. In type 2, […]

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