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Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are highly skilled professionals who specialize in the assessment and treatment of communication problems. They provide support for people with a range of communication difficulties, including those with long-term disabilities, such as hearing loss or...

Cancer in your 20s is relatively unlikely, though not impossible. The majority of cancers occur in individuals over the age of 50, with the greatest risk of the disease appearing in individuals over the age of 65. The most prevalent types of cancer in young adults are leukemia, non-Hodgkin...

Yes, a virus can cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and eventual paralysis. It is typically fatal within five years of diagnosis. Viruses that have been...

Influenza B is a virus that is spread through contact with respiratory secretions, such as saliva, mucus, or nasal secretions. The virus is usually spread through coughing and sneezing, but can also be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or objects, such as door handles...

The severity of the flu can vary from person to person, but in general, the worst symptoms of the flu tend to occur three to four days after a person has been infected by the virus. During this period, symptoms such as fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, and sore throat are all at their peak. As...

GORD (Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease) and PUD (Peptic Ulcer Disease) are two common gastrointestinal disorder which affect the digestive tract, but there are several key differences between the two. GORD is caused by the reflux of stomach acid and contents into the oesophagus, which leads to...