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Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi. One can get pneumonia from the air they breathe, or from the bacteria and viruses that are around. The infection is characterized by the inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs. Pneumonia is caused by infection with viruses and bacteria.  It can be contagious, and as a result, it can spread from one person to another. Pneumonia can be mild in certain cases and sometimes life-threatening. The various causes of pneumonia are, Streptococcus pneumonia, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), some cold and influenza viruses, PCP pneumonia, coronavirus infection, SARS-CoV-2 infection, and Septic pneumonia. Hospital infection (HAP), aspiration pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).  People at risk for developing pneumonia include those who are older, have a weakened immune system, are smokers, or have a chronic lung infection. The highest...

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition with a rise in glucose (sugar) levels in the bloodstream. Insulin hormone is responsible for helping the body cells to use glucose in the form of energy. Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body cells become resistant to the effect of insulin. As a result of this insulin resistance, the blood glucose level in the body increases. With time, the body also becomes incapable of producing enough insulin.  Did you know that type 2 diabetes is also known as type 2 diabetes mellitus and adult-onset diabetes? The reason behind it being called adult-onset diabetes is that it occurs commonly in middle and late adulthood. However, children and teenagers are also becoming prone to it.  What causes type 2 diabetes? The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin, and insulin, in turn, is responsible for converting glucose from food consumed into energy. But in the case of type 2 diabetes, the patient’s body cells become insulin resistant and don’t use it...