Category: Health

What Do HIV and AIDS Stand For? HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV attacks certain cells of the body’s natural defense or ‘immune’ system, eventually weakening the body’s ability…

Contents What is Angina? Angina is chest pain or discomfort. It happens when your heart isn’t getting enough oxygen. It can be caused by physical exertion, emotional stress, exposure to…

Contents Breast Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women. Deaths caused by breast cancer have been declining over the past number of years and this is thought to…

Contents What is a Stroke? A stroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident or CVA) occurs when a part of the brain is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients to…

Contents Atherosclerosis is a term that is more commonly known as ‘hardening of the arteries’. It refers to a condition that causes the arteries supplying the heart with blood to…

Contents What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural part of a women’s aging process and officially begins 12 months after the final menstrual period. Most of the women reach menopause…

Contents Diaper rash usually starts with redness on the lower abdomen, buttocks and genitals. These are the parts most in contact with soiled or wet diapers. The spots may spread,…

Contents Teething Your baby can be very cranky when he or she grows teeth. Teething usually starts between 3 and 7 months. Do not worry if your baby does not…

Contents What is High Blood Pressure and who is at risk? Blood pressure is a term used to describe the force placed on the walls of the arteries (blood vessels)…

Contents What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a common condition associated with the onset of seizures – the result of sudden, brief changes in how the brain works. These changes are…