Intestinal worms (helminths) are parasites that can affect both adults and children, though they are more prevalent in children. There are several types of stomach or intestinal worms. The most common types are roundworms, threadworms, pinworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and giardia. Intestinal worms enter the body through the skin, nose, and also through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. They then breed in the digestive tract and cause a number of unpleasant Symptoms: Continue reading
Doctors often use this list symptoms characteristic of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to distinguish it from other intestinal diseases. However, in people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, can not be observed none of these symptoms. Continue reading
Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Power Plants
The majority of the radioactivity produced in a nuclear reactor is in the uranium fuel rods, which are periodically removed and replaced by fresh fuel, typically after about five years. This radioactive used fuel must be carefully managed and there are many safe approaches to manage this material, including disposal in a specially designed repository. Continue reading
