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Environmental effects on public health

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  Environmental effects on public health The environment affects  public health  in several ways. Sustaining in a healthy environment is necessary for improving the quality of life and to live longer. The environmental causes of diseases being 15 times higher in developing countries than in developed countries, due to variances in susceptibility to environmental risks and access to health care . Due to exposure to urban air pollution in growing cities almost 1,800 people losing their lives  every day .  It has been estimated by World Health Organization (WHO) that thirteen million deaths annually because of these environmental cause’s and hazards       Environmental  hazards increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, asthma, Parkinson’s disease, nonfatal heart attacks, irregular heartbeats, decreased lung function, and many other illnesses. These hazards can be physical, such as  ·          Air pollution, toxic chemicals, ·          Poor water quality ·          Food contaminants

Nanomedicine in cancer treatment

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Nanomedicine in cancer treatment Cancer is considered one of the most challenging health care problems that represent about one-third of the leading causes of death and disability around the globe. Though various licensed medications can be used for cancer therapy , looking for ways that can improve the efficiency of the treatment such as Nanomedicine is vital To defeat the difficulties and side effects arising from existing chemotherapy and radiotherapy procedures, In recent years, Nanomedicine has attracted scientists because of its enormous properties such as its petite size, capacity to pack various drugs and large surface area, and strength to increase the absorption of conjugated.        v   Currently, almost 50 Nanomedicine have been approved by the FDA for clinical usage since 1995. v   They have been used to treat adult cancers including ovarian cancer, Karposi's sarcoma, and multiple myeloma. v   The first cancer nanomedicine approved by the US Food and Drug Administrati

Some unsolved medical-mysteries

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  Some unsolved medical-mysteries As the years passed by and technology continues to improve, so many innovations and advances in the field of pharmaceuticals and medical healthcare has developed, to treat and diagnose diseases but still, the exact cause of unusual disorders is unknown in the medical world. Mermaid syndrome Mermaid syndrome or Sirenomelia is a defect by birth that partially or completely combines the legs, like a mermaid. Only a few babies with this disease were survived. Mostly they die within a few days of birth Water allergies Water allergies or a quagenic urticaria  is an uncommon condition that induces  itchy  and burning  hives  whenever the sufferer exposed to water . Some doctors advise victims to bathe with purified water and  drink  the  water without  letting it get on their skin.                                                          Morgellons disease Morgellons disease is a rare skin condition, identified by small fibers or particles developing fr

Lifestyle impacts on the epidemiology of infectious diseases

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Lifestyle impacts on the epidemiology of infectious diseases. In humans, Lifestyle is an important aspect. It influences different states of human life including physical and mental health. So there is a necessity to pay attention to a healthy lifestyle that helps in preventing infectious diseases and control The infection develops because of the survival of infectious agents in the body. Their spread affects diseases rate and severity Proper social and physical lifestyle factors to control their spreading and prevention of diseases must include ·          Proper personal hygiene ·          Marinating a healthy weight and healthy diet nutrition style ·          Regular physical activities ·          Avoid smoking ·          Entertainment activities like dance ·          Healthy sexual relationships & family lifestyle ·          sleep and awakening pattern ·          Moderation of alcohol intake ·          Limiting the consumption of oily food However, the