Obesity is an outcome of metabolic disorder and characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body. Body mass index (BMI) is the biomarker of obesity measurement. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), higher BMI level of approximately 30 kgs/m2…
Diphtheria is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheria. In 1921 206,000 cases of diphtheria were noted in the USA. With the advent of a vaccine for this disease the incidence of this disease has plummeted significantly. In…
What is an Internist? An internist or Internal Medicine or Family Practice or General Practice doctor is someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and health problems. Most internists are also primary care doctors and treat patients on…
Studies Suggest A Sedentary Lifestyle Is Bad For Health Even With Exercise It does not matter if you exercise every day if you sit or lie down most of the time you are asking for problems – health problems. A…
Diabetes is a growing problem in America, and all over the world, today. Currently, almost 10% of the American population carries a diagnosis of diabetes, and 1.5 million new cases are added each year. Diabetes disproportionately strikes older Americans, with…
