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Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment
Introduction Vitamin D Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones and muscles and regulating calcium and phosphate metabolism. The body can produce vitamin D in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight. Vitamin D is also obtained from certain foods and…
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Chia Seeds: Nutritive Value, Health Benefits and Possible Side Effects
Introduction Chia seeds are small edible seeds obtained from Salvia hispanica L., a plant belonging to the mint family. They have become popular as a nutritious food because they contain dietary fiber, plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, protein, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. Chia seeds can be easily added to yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, cereals, salads…
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Scrub Typhus: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Introduction Scrub typhus, also called bush typhus or tsutsugamushi disease, is an acute febrile infectious disease caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. It is an intracellular, Gram-negative bacterium. The infection is mainly transmitted to human through the bite of infected larval trombiculid mites, commonly known as chiggers. Scrub typhus is mainly found in the Asia-Pacific region, including…