The difference between viral and bacterial infections

Jul 25, 2012

Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun

Germs are everywhere. They are in the air and on just about every surface imaginable — including your own body.

It’s not exactly pleasant to think about, but the truth is most germs won’t harm you.

Your immune system protects you against a multitude of infectious agents. However, some germs are dangerous because they can mutate to breach your immune system’s defenses. Knowing more about how germs work can increase your chances of avoiding infection. (more…)

Hair loss can be treated through medication

Jul 25, 2012

Republished with the permission of the Bermuda Sun

Did you know the average scalp contains about 100,000 hairs, and that you lose roughly 100 hairs from your head every day?

Most often, however, new hair grows in its place.

Each strand of hair sits in a tiny hole in the skin called a follicle.

Baldness occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over time, resulting in shorter and finer hair. Eventually, the follicle does not grow a new hair.

Both men and women tend to lose hair as they age. In fact, about one-half of men begin to bald by the time they are 30 years old, and most are either bald or have a balding pattern by age 60. (more…)