Travel Medicine

Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect. These gases come from natural sources and human activity. The greenhouse effect is the gradual heating of the atmosphere caused by air pollution which traps energy from the sun. All-inclusive causes of recent warming remain an active field of research but scientific consensus identifies elevated levels of ...

Prague, the modern capital of Czech Republic enjoys its position on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s list of properties internationally deemed to have “outstanding universal value”. The list of nine hundred eleven properties includes sites with either cultural or natural value. Prague would fall into the first category as it is a cultural and historical relic ...

Santiago is the capital of Chile and also the largest city of the country. Santiago is the center of finance and trade in Chile and the headquarters of many multinational companies in the country are located here. The city has many well-known shopping centers and high-rise architecture and has become one of the most modern metropolitan areas of Latin America. ...

While yeast infections are considered rather a commonplace health issue, there is no doubt that the symptoms are irritating and uncomfortable. They can often affect your lifestyle negatively and cause you inconvenience. While many people understand a few causes, there are quite a few situations that can trigger its onset, such as taking antibiotics and high blood sugar levels. Very ...

Almost every resort across the globe uses tropical umbrellas to enhance the appearance of their beach and pool area. Ranging in size and pattern, these colorful accessories are practical because of the shade that they provide and attractive because of their bold and user-friendly design. A tropical umbrella can shield beach goers from harmful UV rays. Skin cancer is a ...

A couple of centuries ago most people simply had to suffer with any ailment, regardless of the severity. Life expectancy was approximately half of what it is today. Due to the increased knowledge of medical professionals, cures and management medicines have helped improve the quality of life. Unfortunately, the answer usually means prescriptions of pills and ointments. However, nature has ...

If you have ever experienced vertigo, you know how irritating and bothersome it can be! Many people around the world suffer from vertigo, some with worse cases than others. Depending upon the severity, it can make everything from flying, to riding a bike, to driving in a car, to riding a roller coaster, to even turning your head the wrong ...

Since many betta diseases occur due to improper tank conditions, most of these afflictions can be treated the same way. A salt bath may be the last thing you think could benefit your freshwater betta fish, but is actually a very effective, age-old cure that is one of the first steps you need to take to nurse your betta back ...

Over the counter medications in some foreign countries can be costly, and it’s not just because of the exchange rate. In some locals of South America, Africa, and India, pharmaceutical treatments may not be common practice. The locals often use herbal treatments, thus there is less demand for pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals can also be very expensive. I remember once, buying an ...

Tragically, an Ohio university student, whose home is just a town away from mine, died last week from bacterial meningitis. The loss of a teenager to a disease is heartbreaking, particularly when there is a safe and effective meningitis vaccine available. I still remember medical school lectures where professors warned us that bacterial meningitis can kill a person in hours. ...