Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluids from a person infected with the virus enters the body of someone ...

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that affects humans and other animals It is caused by a parasitic protozoan (a group of single celled microorganisms) belonging to the genus Plasmodium.

Schizophrenia is a mantel disorder also called mental illness or psychiatric disorders . Behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. Paul Eugene Bleuler is a ...

For ages, tobacco has been popular and its use is significantly increasing in spite of alarming health hazards. However, so far a lot has been known about its disadvantages, but still tobacco is grown, developed, advertised, ...

The e-cigarette was invented in 2003 by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, who initially developed the device to serve as an alternative to conventional smoking 

The term epidemic derives from a Ancient Greek epi ( upon or above ) demos people outbreak of a disease that spreads rapidly among individuals in an area or population at the same time

There has been an exponential rise in the number of obese individuals especially in developed nations like United States and United Kingdom. Now obesity has become a public health problem in most nations. Obesity is linked ...

Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

Influenza (flu) is a very contagious viral infection that affects the air passages of the lungs. It causes a high fever, body aches, a cough, and other symptoms. It's one of the most severe and common in the winter season.

What is Dentin hypersensitivity? It is characterized by rather specific sharp intensive short duration tooth pain, caused when the cervical Cementum/Dentin surfaces exposed for different stimulis.

Flu viruses are a family of viruses from the Orthomyxoviridea group.  The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the flu virus. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.  ...

Food and water borne diseases are usually caused by toxins produced by toxic bacteria, viruses, and parasites. There are numerous diverse organic, chemical, or radiological agents that when added to food and water can ...

Food contamination occurs when food is not cooked properly or is not stored properly allowing viruses and bacterial spores to contaminate the food. Water contamination is the contamination of water sources by substances ...