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Keep your kids safe and away from pet food

Keep your kids safe and away from pet food
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A recent report from the Center for disease Control warns of the risk of getting salmonella from pet food. In a study that reveals the first known human link to salmonella and pet food, researchers say that half of the cases were children under two years old.

While they do not believe the children necessarily ate pet food, the researchers say that touching infected animals, or their food dishes, and the putting their fingers in their mouths is most likely what caused the infection to spread.

Dry pet foods are an under-recognized source of salmonella infections in humans, and it's likely other illnesses since then were unknowingly caused by tainted pet food, said Casey Barton Behravesh, the report's lead author and a researcher at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


There is no known link to human salmonella and wet pet food according to the report.

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Rare Diseases- An Overview

Rare Diseases- An Overview
A disease is said to be rare if it occurs in less than 20,000 people in the United States. There are almost 7000 rare diseases. Many rare diseases are caused due to genetic defect. Some diseases effect very few people while some are widespread in certain parts of the world but occur rarely in other parts. Rare diseases can also be life threatening some times. Many people are not even aware of the existence of such diseases. These diseases are very poorly publicized, which should not be the case. More and more research should be done and people should gain knowledge regarding these types of diseases. Some of the names of rare diseases are given below:
• Acrodermatitis
• Bowen's Disease
• Choreatic Disorders
• Dermatitis Herpetiformis
• Enchondromatosis
• Facial Hemiatrophy
• Gardner Syndrome
• Hepatic Vein Thrombosis
• Intestinal Polyps
• Keratosis Follicularis
There are many more rare diseases whose information can be gained from different websites.

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Infectious diseases

Infectious diseases
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Infectious diseases are typically caused by bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoan infection. There are two main ways infectious diseases are spread or transmitted. The first is by animal to person for instance, the Swine Flu and the Bird Flu. The other method of transmitting an infectious disease is through person to person such as HIV and other STDs.

Common diseases include Rabies, Diarrhea and Hepatitis C. Each type of infectious disease has different symptoms, which can lead to negative consequences if they are not treated such as failure of the heart or even death. Depending on the type of infection, there are levels of severity which can cause minor or major results. It is important however, to be aware that there are ways to prevent infectious diseases.

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Respiratory diseases

Respiratory diseases
© Patrick J. Lynch
Respiratory diseases are the diseases which affect the respiratory system of our body. Respiratory diseases are one of the most common forms of ill-health. They are also a leading cause of hospitalization and death.
Some of the symptoms of respiratory diseases are:
• Shortness of breath
• Shortness of breath on exertion
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Weight loss and many more.
These diseases caused by respiratory problems can also prove fatal. A few of the names of respiratory diseases which are common are:
• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD)
• Breathing problems
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Lung Diseases
• Pharyngeal Diseases like tonsillitis.
• Respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, etc
The causes are different for each. COPD mainly occurs in men who are into smoking. Other than this, a prevalent and the most common factor of respiratory diseases is air pollution. To cope up with the disease pollution should be reduced and proper lifestyle should be maintained.

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Eye Diseases-Save Your Sight In Time

Eye Diseases-Save Your Sight In Time
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The eye is a delicate organ and is sensitive to infections and damage .Thus it needs to be well taken care of. Apart from protecting the eye from accidents, early detection and treatment of eye problem will help in keeping a healthy vision throughout one's life.
Below is a list of some common names of eye diseases:
• Cataracts: A clouding of the lens that increases with age and other factors.
• Glaucoma: Vision loss due to damaged optic nerves that cannot be restored and is usually unnoticed till significant damage has occurred.
• Diabetic Retinopathy: A common problem for diabetic people where retinal blood vessels break down and affect vision.
• Macular Degeneration: Often damages central vision and is prevalent in older people with age more than 60.
• Retinal Detachment: A condition where the retina gets detached and is moved from its original position.
For a better vision regular eye check up is essential. Eye diseases can also be reduced with proper diet and nutrition.

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