Metabolic syndrome is not one single medical condition but rather a series of medical conditions that include: high blood pressure high cholesterol high blood sugar levels increased body fat, especially around the waist Having one of these conditions does not mean that you have metabolic syndrome, but you should ask your doctor if it is worth checking for the other … [Read more...]
For measles, prevention is paramount
Measles is viral infection of childhood. Another medical name for measles is rubeola. At one time, measles was quite common and led to thousands of childhood deaths per year in the U.S. As a result of successful vaccination programs, measles is quite rare in the United States, usually averaging less than 100 cases per year. Fortunately, the number of worldwide cases of … [Read more...]