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For Grantees | Health and Human Services North Dakota

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gingival abscess :: Article Creator 10 Reasons Your Face Might Be Swollen You wake up, look in the mirror, and get quite a shock: all of a sudden, your face is swollen. Before you panic, though, know that often, facial swelling is not serious. The first thing you should do (assuming you don't have swelling in your lips or mouth or difficulty breathing—that's when you call 911 first) is try to pinpoint the problem: Did you try a new, extra-salty food you might be having a reaction to? Are your allergies flaring up? If those factors don't apply, think about other symptoms you might be having. Does your face hurt, and if so, where? Is there redness? "Facial swelling is frequently your body triggering an immune response to help fight an allergy or an infection," says Linda N. Lee, MD, FACS, assistant professor of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery at Harvard Medical School and a member of the division of Facial Plastic and Reco...

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the viruses that attack bacteria are :: Article Creator Virus 'nanobots' Can Make Harmful Bacteria In Food And Drink Glow Artist's illustration of bacteriophage viruses infecting a bacterium Alexey Kotelnikov/Alamy Gene-edited bacteriophages, or viruses that attack bacteria, can make potentially dangerous microbes in food and water glow so they are easier to detect. In the United States and the United Kingdom, drinking water must contain no Escherichia coli bacteria, which can cause food-poisoning. But methods for testing water for such potentially dangerous bacteria are either time-consuming or do not reliably detect low microbial concentrations. Sam Nugen at Cornell University in New York and his colleagues wanted to use bacteriophages as biological nanobots … Israeli Scientists Find Forgotten Immune Strategy To Fight Viruses - Study Everything needs energy. Every time we use our smartphones, send a text message, or wat...

Infection and Drug Resistance | Volume 15 - Dove Press Open ...

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antibiotics for vaginosis :: Article Creator Can You Use Boric Acid For Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)? Boric acid vaginal suppositories are considered safe and sometimes used to treat recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) when combined with antibiotics. Though you could use boric acid for BV, you shouldn't do so without talking to a healthcare provider first. Read on to learn more. Boric acid is a white powder derived from the element boron. It has antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. You can find boric acid as an ingredient in household cleaners and insecticides—or as a pest killer or laundry stain-remover. Boric acid is also available as an OTC suppository for balancing vaginal pH, bacteria, and yeasts when inserted into the vagina. Some boric acid suppositories also claim to control vaginal odor and contain additional ingredients like aloe and tea tree oil. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not ap...

LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS: Overview, Uses, Side Effects ...

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viruses types :: Article Creator Protect Against Mosquito Bites And The Viruses They Carry Aug. 24—Warm and rainy weather means more people get bitten by mosquitoes. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is sounding the alarm over mosquito bites and the viruses they can spread. One of the viruses carried by certain types of mosquitos causes Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). While a rare disease, EEE can cause severe illness and death. No vaccine and no specific treatments are available for EEE. Two cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in humans have been reported in Baldwin County in the past few weeks, including one fatality. To avoid mosquito bites: * Use insect repellents. * Wear long sleeves and long pants when possible. * Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothes. * Treat clothing with repellents. * Use air conditioning or screens on windows and doors. Learn about travel-related health risks and recommendations at wwwnc.Cdc.Gov/tr...

Health & Living: Information on Living a Healthy Lifestyle

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sign of tuberculosis cough :: Article Creator Signs And Symptoms Of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne bacterial infection, meaning that it can spread from person to person through the air. When a person with tuberculosis sneezes, coughs, or even talks or sings, the harmful bacteria can travel through the air and infect anyone near them. If you contract tuberculosis, the bacteria commonly attacks the lungs, which may lead to symptoms such as coughing, fever, night sweats, and weakness, among others. There are two primary types of tuberculosis infections: latent and active. People with latent TB have the bacteria in their body, but don't yet experience symptoms and can't spread the infection to others. Meanwhile, people with active TB do develop symptoms and can pass the infection to those nearby. It's worth noting that if you have latent TB, you can later develop active TB if you experience intense stress, have an illness,...

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fasting bacterial infection :: Article Creator Both Intermittent Fasting And Calorie Restriction May Benefit The Gut Intermittent fasting and calorie reduction both benefit diversity in the microbiome. Gut bacteria in the microbiome are important to a range of health-related processes in the body, and a lack of diversity is tied to more diseases. There are several so-called blue zones in the world — one in the United States — areas with extremely high rates of people who live past the age of 100 years. Intermittent fasting and calorie reduction are both effective methods of supporting all-important microbiome diversity. A new study from the University of Colorado's medical school highlights how changes in the gut microbiome, brought about through dietary interventions, can influence gene regulation and overall health. Both intermittent fasting and calorie-reduction diets positively affect the microbiome, the community of bacteria liv...

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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stages of tb :: Article Creator Breathing In A Deadly Dust: How A Drop Of Blood Can Help This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Is England On Track For A Healthy Cattle Herd And TB-free Future? Bovine TB is a devastating disease affecting cattle, causing significant trauma for livestock farmers and rural communities. It is the most challenging animal health disease the UK faces, costing taxpayers tens of millions of pounds each year. In 2011, Defra spent £95m battling it – almost 40% of its entire animal health and welfare budget of £220m. See also: Bovine TB cattle slaughterings in England lowest in 15 years There was a stark realisation from within government and the industry that something needed ...