A study by the University of California at the MIND Institute suggests that pregnant women who live near agricultural fields where they are exposed to pesticides have an increased risk of having autistic children. Spread of pesticides Agricultural pesticides, also known as
The structure of digestive diseases in children and adolescents is dominated by gastritis, in adults — pancreatitis. The effectiveness of treatment largely depends on the timely request for medical help. The chronic course of the disease significantly reduces the quality
Cholecystitis of the gallbladder is the second (after appendicitis) cause of hospitalizations in frequency. During the year, about 160 thousand people are treated inpatient, and operative (surgical) treatment of acute cholecystitis or exacerbation is carried out in more than 60%
Thrush is a disease caused by yeast–like fungi of the genus Candida; hence another name for this disease – candidiasis. Candida mushrooms are part of the natural microflora peculiar to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, intestines and vagina. Normally,
Enuresis is a pathological condition when a person, due to certain neurological reasons, is unable to control the process of urination by his own efforts. This ability of control is either not yet acquired, if we talk about enuresis in
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin of a non–infectious nature. Among the main manifestations are redness and itchy bubbles in which there is liquid. It may acquire a chronic course. The name "eczema" comes from the word "boil", and
Hernias can form in natural, weakened membranes or in acquired injuries. They arise under the influence of increased internal pressure. They do not always require surgery. If there is no pain, the hernia is small, and does not give any
Headache or cephalgia is one of the most common complaints. It can be a symptom of various diseases that require immediate treatment. A person independently tries to drown out the pain with pills, without thinking about the further consequences. Causes of
