The gluten free diet is intended for people with gluten sensitivity or for people who have celiac disease. This form of eating, although restrictive, guarantees quality of life for many people who have these conditions. In this guide we have gathered answers to the main questions related to the term ”gluten free”, from reading labels […]
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Chickenpox, also called chickenpox, is a highly contagious disease caused by the virus Varicella zoster which manifests itself through the appearance of blisters or red spots on the body and intense itching, which should not be scratched or popped, as in addition to increasing the risk of transmission to other people, there is also a […]
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COVID-19 is an infection caused by a new type of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and is characterized by the appearance of flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache and general malaise, in addition to difficulty in breathe. This infection first emerged in China, but was quickly spread to several countries, giving rise to the COVID-19 pandemic. This rapid […]
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Consumption of soy milk is harmful to the health of people with soy allergies or thyroid problems, as this drink prevents the action of thyroid medications and inhibits thyroperoxidase, which is an enzyme responsible for the formation of thyroid hormones. However, soy milk contains isoflavones and mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids, nutrients that promote health […]
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This online test allows you to assess, using 14 simple questions, a child’s risk of having autism or being on the autism spectrum. Autism is an alteration in neurological development, which is generally discovered between the ages of 2 and 3, and which affects the child’s behavior and social interaction with others around them, among […]
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Anemia can cause symptoms such as tiredness, paleness, hair loss or weak nails and, when identified through blood tests, doubts may arise as to whether it could indicate a more serious illness or put the person’s life at risk. Normally, anemia is confirmed when hemoglobin levels in the blood are lower than 13.5 g/dL in […]
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The asthma pump is indicated for the treatment and control of asthma and should be used according to the instructions of a pulmonologist. Some of the most commonly used asthma inhalers are Aerolin, Pulmicort, Berotec or Seretide, for example, which can be purchased at a pharmacy with a prescription. Read too: Bronchodilators: what they are, […]
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CMPA is a food allergy to one or more proteins present in cow’s milk, such as casein, lactoglobulin, lactalbumin, serum albumin and immunoglobulins, which occurs mainly when the baby or child ingests or has contact with cow’s milk. Also known as allergy to cow’s milk protein, APLV can occur immediately or after a few hours […]
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There are currently 5 types of dengue, but the types present in Brazil are dengue types 1, 2 and 3, while type 4 is more common in Costa Rica and Venezuela, and type 5 (DENV-5) has been identified in 2007 in Malaysia, Asia. All 5 types of dengue cause the same classic symptoms, which include […]
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The “normal” average size for an erect penis can vary between 10 and 16 cm, but this measurement tends to fluctuate depending on the country you are from, as there are places with higher or lower averages. Furthermore, only 3% of men are outside the average. The period of greatest penis growth occurs during adolescence, […]
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