Located in the North End, Lewis Wharf is the home of the Boston Sailing Center and an almost hidden garden of lush flowers and herbs, a beautiful oasis in the bustling city. The Boston Harbor-walk passes by this somewhat “Secret garden” with a soothing fountain, making for a relaxing stop on your walking tour. Lewis Wharf […]
A Look at Catalepsy
Catalepsy is a condition in which a person loses their desire to move. He does not adjust his body into appropriate and comfortable positions. His arms and legs can be placed in bizarre positions, as though he were a wax figure. A patient with catalepsy is said to be in a catatonic state. He […]
A Close Look at Parasitic Diseases
It’s a disease caused by a living plant or animal called a parasite. The parasite lives in or on the body of another plant or animal and feeds on it’s tissues. In general, all diseases which are caused by living parasites are called parasitic diseases. Bacteria are living parasites, but so many diseases are […]
Amazing Cats: Siamese Cats
Siamese cats usually appear in two color types: seal point and blue point. The seal point is more common. The seal point Siamese cat has a light colored body with darker colored ears, face, feet and tail. These darker markings are called “Points.” Blue point Siamese cats have the same body color, but their […]
A Look at Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. It results from an infection caused by bacteria. The appendix becomes swollen and filled with pus. It may break and cause an infection of the surrounding organs of the body. The pus may otherwise be walled off and form an abscess. An attack of appendicitis generally […]
Brief Look at Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that frequently occurs in older people. The eyeball becomes tense and hard. An increased pressure occurs inside the eyeball. Glaucoma causes disturbances in the flow of blood in the veins of the eye. The tension within the eyeball may destroy the delicate structures, and press the optic […]
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