Necrotizing Fasciitis
If you don’t know this disease by its medical name, perhaps flesh-eating bacteria rings a bell. This is an infection in which bacteria gradually destroys fat, skin and tissue covering the muscles.
Once contracted, you’ll notice the infected wound is red, swollen, and extremely painful. The infection can spread extremely quickly, causing shock, gangrene, organ failure, and eventually, death.
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Many people feel tired or run-down at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. The fact is that
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About 34 percent of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome, but the symptoms are so common they can be easily ignored. If you notice any of the following signs of metabolic
You’ve made some great changes to your diet and started a good exercise program but you’re not losing weight. Or you’ve been able to lose a little bit of weight
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