Health

Lactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products

CPR or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an emergency treatment used to restart a person’s heart and breathing during cardiac emergencies

The medical-ophthalmological term "keratitis" indicates an inflammatory process generated to damage the cornea, the transparent part that frontally wraps the eyeball, as well as the first lens of the optical path constantly covered with…

A kidney cyst is a benign lesion that grows from kidney tissue. This formation appears in the form of a fluid-filled pocket and in most cases does not cause serious problems

Chlamydia is among the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis, it is transmitted through vaginal, anal and oral intercourse

Myocardial infarction is one of the most frequent causes of emergency room access and is among the leading causes of death in industrialised countries

Cryptorchidism is the failure of the testicle to descend into the scrotum, and it is the most common anomaly of the male urogenital system in childhood

Useful information on glaucoma: the following information will help you understand if you are at risk of developing the disease and how you can possibly reduce the consequences of glaucoma

Twelve First Aid myths debunked! Being confident in your First Aid knowledge is important to know how to help in a medical emergency and to avoid unnecessary trips to the hospital

In ophthalmology, the term cycloplegia is used to define a paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye