Hepatitis A: what to know

Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, HAV, one of the viruses that cause inflammation and can impair liver function. The disease is contracted orally, through ingestion of water or food contaminated with the virus, or from contact with other infected people.

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Comorbidities in diverticular disease

Sometimes, due to si pre-existing chronic disease in some people diverticulitis or some of its complications favored by the previous disease may occur.

What is uncontrolled eating disorder?

Uncontrolled Eating Disorder (English translation of the term Binge Eating Disorder; BED) is characterized by the presence of bulimic bouts in the absence of inappropriate compensatory behaviors. Uncontrolled Eating Disorder

Inadequate nutrition?

A proper diet that is complete in terms of the nutritional components of foods, with the right levels of sugars, and based on non-harmful products will ensure proper daily energy.

The diet for longevity

Certain foods can provide the bulk of the nutrients the body needs as it ages. Here are some of the best resources.

Nutrition in old age

In Italy, about 20 percent of the population is over 65 years old. To reconcile the increase in average life span with a good quality of life, it is necessary

Assessment of nutrition status

Both the medical history and the objective examination are essential for the assessment of nutrition status. It is very important to collect information on nonprescribed weight changes, adequacy of energy

MEDICINE: characteristics and symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes-which, for accuracy, should be referred to as “diabetes mellitus”-is a complex disease in which there is an increase in blood glucose levels due to a deficit in the amount

Risk factors, complications, and prevention of obstructive sleep apnea

There are factors that can affect the increased risk of sleep apnea, but complications should be watched for and some behavioral rules that can help in prevention should be adopted.

The mechanism of hunger and insulin

When insulin is not absorbed, it means there is resistance to its action, and then glucose levels remain high. This results in the body needing greater amounts of insulin to reduce glycemic levels.

Obesity: the OECD quantifies its costs, which are also very heavy for Italy

Obesity-related diseases will cause more than 90 million victims in OECD countries over the next three decades, with life expectancy reduced by nearly three years; economically, too, the consequences will

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Gastroenteritis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine. If the large intestine is also involved, it is called gastroenterocolitis.

Hypothyroidism

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