Bone Tumors: Help, Support and Overcome Bone Tumors Overview Bone tumors develop when the cells in the bone marrow divide without control and form masses of tissues. This abnormal growth of the bones is generally secondary, that is, it originates
HIV/AIDS: Real Stories Real stories are personal stories shared by members of the DIYHealth community. These are stories of hope and triumph over a medical condition, inspiring us to stay the course. Top Real Stories 1. True love can do
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HIV/AIDS: Research Top Research 1. Pets makes it easier for women to fight HIV The fight against HIV becomes a tad easier if you have pets around, says a new study. Having pets like dogs or cats makes things easier
HIV/AIDS: Prevention Top Prevention 1. Adopt safety measures during sexual contact You can eradicate or decrease the vulnerability to get infected with HIV during sex by following ways: Restraining yourself from sex before marriage (or a committed relationship) and with
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HIV/AIDS: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. ELISA testing The Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) or Enzyme Immunoassay (ELIA) is a screening test that is done in the initial period of HIV. In this method of testing, the person’s serum is tested
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HIV/AIDS: Symptoms Top Symptoms 1. Primary infections During the initial stages of the window period, the infected person starts developing frequent flu-like illnesses and infections. As the ability of the body to fight diseases diminishes, the infected person becomes susceptible
HIV/AIDS: Causes Top Causes 1. Unprotected anal intercourse Avert, a charitable organization based in the UK, has the sole aim of containing the spread of HIV/AIDS by educating people about the disease and its causes. According to Avert, HIV is
HIV/AIDS: Help, Support and Overcome HIV/AIDS Overview Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a disease that adversely affects the human immune system. It is caused by the HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus. The virus multiplies in the human body and
Alcohol Abuse: Real Stories Real stories are personal stories shared by members of the DIYHealth community. These are stories of hope and triumph over a medical condition, inspiring us to stay the course. Top Real Stories 1. Life without alcohol
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Alcohol Abuse: Research Top Research 1. Alcohol abuse affects cellular signaling in muscles of the heart That alcohol abuse might put a stress on the heart to affect mitochondria, the factories of cellular energy, is a known fact. However, medical
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