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Post-streptococcal Glomerulonephritis

Table of ContentsOverviewKey FactsSymptoms and DiagnosisCauses and PreventionTypical TreatmentsConclusion Overview Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN) is a rare kidney disorder that develops after bacterial infection with group A streptococci. It results from the body’s immune response against infections such as strep throat, scarlet fever, and impetigo. The entry…
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How Vaccines Work And Why We Need Them

Since vaccines came into existence, some people have thought that they treat or cure diseases. However, that is not their function. The production of vaccines prevents diseases; the vaccine design is not to treat illness when you have caught it. Germs (or microbes) are everywhere and are all around us in our bodies and our environment. Being vulnerable to these microbes can result in disease and…
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5 Exercises To Boost Your Immune System

No doubt, the emergence of the covid-19 virus and the ensuing pandemic has had a massive impact on the world. While these impacts have been highly inconveniencing and negatively impacting, there are some worthy positivities its emergence has indirectly invoked. Besides all the health measures we’ve become used to in our daily lives, one of the best things we can do to stay healthy right now…
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Five Lifestyle Choices That Weaken Your Immune System

The immune system is the body’s best defence mechanism against infections. A robust immune system protects you from viral and bacterial infections which come with symptoms like flu, fever, and colds. When your immune system is weakened, your risk of getting these infections and falling sick increases. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, the immune system has been a trending topic…
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Five Lifestyle Choices That Weaken Your Immune System

The immune system is the body’s best defence mechanism against infections. A robust immune system protects you from viral and bacterial infections which come with symptoms like flu, fever, and colds. When your immune system is weakened, your risk of getting these infections and falling sick increases. Since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2020, the immune system has been a trending topic across…
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Best Foods to Build Your Immune System During The Pandemic

At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, we heard of several mixtures that some people boasted could either cure or prevent. From pungent garlic to salt and water mixture to turmeric and the good ‘Ol ginger. As ridiculous as these theories and concoctions sound, some food ingredients have their benefits in the fight against COVID-19 as they help boost your immune system, even though they…
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