Parasitic Diseases

In recent years I've had one consistent enemy: my gut. Granted, I don't treat her too kindly. I consume a lot of food she hates, indulge in too many alcoholic drinks each week and probably don't hydrate as much as she'd like me to. Because of this, she punishes me with painful bloating and irregularity. So basically, I feel like shit most of the time. I am not alone in this experience; it seems almost everyone feels like shit most of the time, and most of it has to do with, well, their shit (or lack of it).  Last summer, "hot girls have IBS" became a widespread meme and a mantra among people with digestive problems. As CNET reported in July 2021, social media users, specifically on TikTok, openly discussed and joked about their constant constipation, bloating and diarrhea. These candid conversations about common digestive issues not only helped to normalize bodily functions and unite people struggling with stomach problems but pers...

There are three types of parasites that can cause disease in humans. Within these types are numerous species. Parasites are organisms that live in or on a living host of another species. They survive by taking nutrients from this host. In this article, we detail the different types of parasites and parasitic infections that can affect humans. There are three types of parasites that can cause diseases in humans. Protozoa: Protozoa parasites are single-celled organisms. Protozoa can only multiply, or divide, within the host. Helminths: These are worm parasites. They are typically visible to the naked eye at their adult stage. Unlike protozoa, they cannot multiply in humans. Ectoparasites: These live on rather than in their hosts. They include lice, fleas, and mosquitos. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the following parasitic infections are common in the United States: Learn more about parasites in humans here. Many types of parasites can affect huma...

When is a drug rash more than just a rash? - Harvard Health If you wind up in an emergency department due to an illness or accident what should you know and what can you expect? It’s frustrating to have to wait for care, and also frustrating to have to explain your situation multiple times to different people, but there are reasons why it all happens. \n ","content":" \n \n \n \n Hospitals across the country are still scrambling to recover from the toll of an ever-shifting pandemic. What does that mean if you wind up in an emergency department (ED) due to an illness or accident? What should you know and what can...

Ferulic acid is an antioxidant compound in plant cells. Manufacturers add it to certain skin care products to help reduce inflammation and signs of aging and even the skin's tone. Experts generally consider ferulic acid to be a safe skin care ingredient. However, people with sensitivities or skin conditions should test any product that contains it on a small area before applying it more widely. This article describes what ferulic acid is and outlines some potential benefits. It then lists some skin care products that may contain the acid and considers its side effects and interactions. Ferulic acid is an organic compound derived from plant cells. It belongs to a group of chemicals called hydroxycinnamic acids. Ferulic acid is present in the cell walls of various plants, including: This acid acts as an antioxidant in foods. Some skin care manufacturers incorporate ferulic acid as an active ingredient in products such as serums and creams. It started out as a stabilizer for products...

Jennifer Danyluk moved from small town New Brunswick to Edmonton in 2007, joining nearly 19,000 Maritimers who'd been beckoned by the booming oil economy. Back then, there was demand for literally everyone—pipe fitters, homebuilders, store clerks. For a young and ambitious accountant like Danyluk, Alberta was the land of opportunity. The only home Danyluk, her then husband and their two young children could find to rent was shared with another family who had also moved over from across the country. "We knew it was going to be worth it," she says. Danyluk landed a job at an accounting firm. Soon, her parents relocated to Edmonton too, and she started progressing in her career, moving to companies in the energy sector. She divorced and remarried, and in 2016, she took on a new, well-paying role as a controller for an energy company. That same year, Alberta's economy crashed under the weight of an oil-supply glut. Suddenly, Danyluk found herself struggling with a 30 per...