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Blood clots are a medical condition, usually as a result of blood clumping together in your blood vein. They can lead to a serious medical condition if not properly treated early enough. Blood clots may take the form of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism depending on where the...
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Diarrhea is a fairly normal medical condition that happens to most people throughout their lifetime. Diarrhea is when a person has loose bowels, which involves stool being very watery. This process can have varying degrees of pain, and there are a variety of different diarrhea causes. These diarrhea causes...
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Multiple myeloma is the second most common hematological cancer, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). A hematological cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the blood. Multiple myeloma predominantly affects middle-aged and elderly men, many of whom are black. The University of...
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Childhood schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric condition that occurs in children under the age of 13. Some may refer to it as early-onset schizophrenia since schizophrenia itself is much more common in adults. Childhood schizophrenia affects roughly 1 in 40,000 children, while as many as 1 in 100 adults can...
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Are you looking for ways to control your rising cholesterol level? Are you trying out different ways to lower high cholesterol? Studies show that around 40% of people around the world strive to keep their cholesterol level under check. If you are one of them, then you must be...
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Acid reflux is a condition when some of the strong acids from the stomach and other stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus via the LES, lower esophageal sphincter. The LES allows the food to enter the stomach once it is swallowed. The LES then would close to prevent...
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Asthma in children is commonly associated with wheezing, but symptoms can also include coughing, shortness of breath, and recurrent bronchitis. Diagnosing the exact cause of asthma in children can prove difficult as more than one factor may be present in a child. An allergist will be able to determine...
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While ADHD continues to be one of the most common neuro-behavioral disorders in children and affect upwards of 4% of adults, this condition is subject to a variety of common myths. Early treatment is key with this disorder, and that is why it is so vital for everyone to...
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Lupus is a type of chronic inflammatory disease. When you have this condition, your immune system erroneously harms tissues and cells that are otherwise healthy and normal. Lupus inflammation can have an impact on numerous body systems, including the lungs, joints, heart, blood cells, skin, and brain. Since its...
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Developing little health concerns can be one of those things that happen as you get older –glaucoma is one of those things. It’s a complicated type of eye disease where damage to the optic nerve unfortunately leads to progressive vision loss. Glaucoma is not curable and it is actually the...
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Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system. The lymphatic system is made up of the lymph vessels, lymph nodes, the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and the thymus. The most common type of lymphoma is Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Treatment for this type of...
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Although most habit-forming drugs result in addiction, and therefore withdrawal symptoms, of all these chemicals only two can be deadly upon the cessation of the substance: benzodiazepines and alcohol. Delirium tremens (DTs) refers specifically to the severe symptoms that occur as a result of withdrawal from alcohol. Here’s a...
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it manifests itself in many forms in virtually every part of the human body. Often, the specific cause of cancer is unknown and attributed to some combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. But there is good news!...
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While hyperhidrosis can be a severe condition, most people find relief from their excessive sweating through lifestyle changes or prescription deodorants. However, there are still a number of people who can’t find adequate help through these methods—for them, surgery may be the only option. There are two commonly used...
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The biggest mistakes that people typically make in their back workouts are focusing on the wrong exercises and focusing on high-rep training, rather than high-weight training. If you hope to add mass and strength to your back muscles, you should instead focus on lifting heavy weights with low repetitions,...
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A hernia is a common medical issue occurring when tissue or a portion of an internal organ bulges through an opening or weak spot in muscle tissue. Although the majority of hernias occur in the abdomen, they can occur in other parts of the body as well. Hernias are...
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When the opening between the diaphragm and the esophagus grows too large, a hiatal hernia can result. This type of hernia occurs when the top of the stomach bulges through the opening and into the chest. Although the exact cause of a hiatal hernia is unknown, medical researchers have...
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Tumors in the brain or spinal cord that develop in the areas surrounding and supporting nerve cells fall under the glioma category. Depending on which glial cells are responsible, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, or glioblastoma tumors may form. Glioblastomas are the most malignant and swiftest growing of these tumors, making them extremely dangerous....
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Neck pain can be a simple, uninhibited issue with few repercussions once the pain has been managed. Likewise, feeling dizzy can be a result of simply standing up too fast. Neither neck pain or dizziness have to be a big deal, but the two combined can be a sign...
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The human body is fashioned in the best possible way and your immune system is one of the best examples of nature’s ways to help you maintain your health. You are constantly threatened by different kind of diseases and infections on a daily basis. Though prevention is better than...
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There is no crystal ball or DNA test to predict when menopause will hit, though your best bet would be to look at exactly when your mother or older sisters first experienced their own menopause. “Family history is often the best predictor,” states Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical doctor...
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Psoriasis Vulgaris, also known as plaque psoriasis, is the most common form of psoriasis. Almost nine out of every ten people suffering from psoriasis have this type of chronic skin condition. Plaque psoriasis usually affects the skin on your elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. Symptoms Characteristically, plaque psoriasis...
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IBS symptoms can be uncomfortable to experience, but natural home remedies can help to alleviate the pain! Do you have IBS? Irritable bowl syndrome involves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s quite frequently linked to stress, depression, anxiety, or a history of infections in the intestines. It’s quite possible...
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resistance (IR) is a condition that means a person’s body is ineffective in making proper use of . Given the body cannot use the produced efficiently on its own, individuals with resistance need to be provided with additional to a greater extent. resistance is usually the harbinger and leading...
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Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that causes patches of red, dry, and itchy skin with periods of flare-ups and remissions. Typically concurrent with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma, Atopic dermatitis is incurable. However, there are numerous treatment options that can ease symptoms such as itching and...
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis damages the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord, leading to an interference in the transmission of signals within the central nervous system. Most people with multiple sclerosis experience depression as...
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Eczema is a general term used to refer to a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy rashes and/or sore scaly patches. Eczema is affecting over 30 million people in the United States alone. Most individuals with eczema form red, scaly, and itchy plaques on certain parts of their...
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Eczema is an itchy reaction produced by the skin in a number of diseases. The reaction pattern consists of a red elevated plaque with red fluid-filled blisters. When the blisters break, the affected skin will weep and ooze. In chronic eczema, the blisters are less prominent and the skin...
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If you suffer from atrial fibrillation or AFib—a condition where you have an irregular heartbeat—, then you run a higher risk of undergoing a stroke. Your primary physician or a specialist will be able to provide prescription medications that can help to keep your case of AFib under control. These will...
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The basis of treatment for atopic dermatitis is to supply dry and inflamed skin with enough moisture. Atopic dermatitis is also often called eczema. Atopic dermatitis can be hereditary and typically develops in children more than adults. Eczema can be treated at home with fragrance-free moisturizers/ointments and keeping the skin hydrated....
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Herpes is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in North America. Many are in search of a remedy to prevent recurrent outbreaks. Currently, one cannot cure herpes. The virus that incites the development of herpes can remain inactive within an individual’s system for a long time....
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Genital herpes is often caused by infection of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can also cause genital herpes and more often leads to cold sores, fever blisters. Herpes is not fatal but become dangerous with other virus. There is no specific symptoms...
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Assisted living offers services for those seniors who want an independent lifestyle but also need a little assistance for their individual needs. In these assisted living communities, people can enjoy their privacy and freedom and daily needs like bathing and dressing are guaranteed at the same time. Common senior...
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People with ulcerative colitis often suffer from iron deficiency resulting from blood losses. This can be corrected with iron supplements or by eating high iron foods such as liver, beef, turkey, lamb, tofu, spinach, molasses, oatmeal, and eggs. Adequate fluids and low fibre foods may be of benefit in treating...
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Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Statistics from the American Cancer Society estimated that in 2019 there will be about 228,000 new cases of lung cancer in...
Blood clots are a medical condition, usually as a result of blood clumping together in your blood vein. They can lead to a serious medical condition if not properly treated early enough. Blood clots may take the form of Deep Vein Thrombosis or Pulmonary Embolism depending on where the...
Diarrhea is a fairly normal medical condition that happens to most people throughout their lifetime. Diarrhea is when a person has loose bowels, which involves stool being very watery. This process can have varying degrees of pain, and there are a variety of different diarrhea causes. These diarrhea causes...
Multiple myeloma is the second most common hematological cancer, according to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF). A hematological cancer is a disease caused by an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the blood. Multiple myeloma predominantly affects middle-aged and elderly men, many of whom are black. The University of...
Childhood schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric condition that occurs in children under the age of 13. Some may refer to it as early-onset schizophrenia since schizophrenia itself is much more common in adults. Childhood schizophrenia affects roughly 1 in 40,000 children, while as many as 1 in 100 adults can...
Are you looking for ways to control your rising cholesterol level? Are you trying out different ways to lower high cholesterol? Studies show that around 40% of people around the world strive to keep their cholesterol level under check. If you are one of them, then you must be...
Acid reflux is a condition when some of the strong acids from the stomach and other stomach contents flow up into the oesophagus via the LES, lower esophageal sphincter. The LES allows the food to enter the stomach once it is swallowed. The LES then would close to prevent...
Asthma in children is commonly associated with wheezing, but symptoms can also include coughing, shortness of breath, and recurrent bronchitis. Diagnosing the exact cause of asthma in children can prove difficult as more than one factor may be present in a child. An allergist will be able to determine...
While ADHD continues to be one of the most common neuro-behavioral disorders in children and affect upwards of 4% of adults, this condition is subject to a variety of common myths. Early treatment is key with this disorder, and that is why it is so vital for everyone to...
Lupus is a type of chronic inflammatory disease. When you have this condition, your immune system erroneously harms tissues and cells that are otherwise healthy and normal. Lupus inflammation can have an impact on numerous body systems, including the lungs, joints, heart, blood cells, skin, and brain. Since its...
Developing little health concerns can be one of those things that happen as you get older –glaucoma is one of those things. It’s a complicated type of eye disease where damage to the optic nerve unfortunately leads to progressive vision loss. Glaucoma is not curable and it is actually the...
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is a part of the immune system. The lymphatic system is made up of the lymph vessels, lymph nodes, the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and the thymus. The most common type of lymphoma is Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Treatment for this type of...
Although most habit-forming drugs result in addiction, and therefore withdrawal symptoms, of all these chemicals only two can be deadly upon the cessation of the substance: benzodiazepines and alcohol. Delirium tremens (DTs) refers specifically to the severe symptoms that occur as a result of withdrawal from alcohol. Here’s a...
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it manifests itself in many forms in virtually every part of the human body. Often, the specific cause of cancer is unknown and attributed to some combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. But there is good news!...
While hyperhidrosis can be a severe condition, most people find relief from their excessive sweating through lifestyle changes or prescription deodorants. However, there are still a number of people who can’t find adequate help through these methods—for them, surgery may be the only option. There are two commonly used...
The biggest mistakes that people typically make in their back workouts are focusing on the wrong exercises and focusing on high-rep training, rather than high-weight training. If you hope to add mass and strength to your back muscles, you should instead focus on lifting heavy weights with low repetitions,...
A hernia is a common medical issue occurring when tissue or a portion of an internal organ bulges through an opening or weak spot in muscle tissue. Although the majority of hernias occur in the abdomen, they can occur in other parts of the body as well. Hernias are...
When the opening between the diaphragm and the esophagus grows too large, a hiatal hernia can result. This type of hernia occurs when the top of the stomach bulges through the opening and into the chest. Although the exact cause of a hiatal hernia is unknown, medical researchers have...
Tumors in the brain or spinal cord that develop in the areas surrounding and supporting nerve cells fall under the glioma category. Depending on which glial cells are responsible, astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, or glioblastoma tumors may form. Glioblastomas are the most malignant and swiftest growing of these tumors, making them extremely dangerous....
Neck pain can be a simple, uninhibited issue with few repercussions once the pain has been managed. Likewise, feeling dizzy can be a result of simply standing up too fast. Neither neck pain or dizziness have to be a big deal, but the two combined can be a sign...
The human body is fashioned in the best possible way and your immune system is one of the best examples of nature’s ways to help you maintain your health. You are constantly threatened by different kind of diseases and infections on a daily basis. Though prevention is better than...
There is no crystal ball or DNA test to predict when menopause will hit, though your best bet would be to look at exactly when your mother or older sisters first experienced their own menopause. “Family history is often the best predictor,” states Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical doctor...
Psoriasis Vulgaris, also known as plaque psoriasis, is the most common form of psoriasis. Almost nine out of every ten people suffering from psoriasis have this type of chronic skin condition. Plaque psoriasis usually affects the skin on your elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back. Symptoms Characteristically, plaque psoriasis...
IBS symptoms can be uncomfortable to experience, but natural home remedies can help to alleviate the pain! Do you have IBS? Irritable bowl syndrome involves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. It’s quite frequently linked to stress, depression, anxiety, or a history of infections in the intestines. It’s quite possible...
resistance (IR) is a condition that means a person’s body is ineffective in making proper use of . Given the body cannot use the produced efficiently on its own, individuals with resistance need to be provided with additional to a greater extent. resistance is usually the harbinger and leading...
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that causes patches of red, dry, and itchy skin with periods of flare-ups and remissions. Typically concurrent with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and asthma, Atopic dermatitis is incurable. However, there are numerous treatment options that can ease symptoms such as itching and...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system. Multiple sclerosis damages the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord, leading to an interference in the transmission of signals within the central nervous system. Most people with multiple sclerosis experience depression as...
Eczema is a general term used to refer to a chronic skin condition that causes dry, itchy rashes and/or sore scaly patches. Eczema is affecting over 30 million people in the United States alone. Most individuals with eczema form red, scaly, and itchy plaques on certain parts of their...
Eczema is an itchy reaction produced by the skin in a number of diseases. The reaction pattern consists of a red elevated plaque with red fluid-filled blisters. When the blisters break, the affected skin will weep and ooze. In chronic eczema, the blisters are less prominent and the skin...
If you suffer from atrial fibrillation or AFib—a condition where you have an irregular heartbeat—, then you run a higher risk of undergoing a stroke. Your primary physician or a specialist will be able to provide prescription medications that can help to keep your case of AFib under control. These will...
The basis of treatment for atopic dermatitis is to supply dry and inflamed skin with enough moisture. Atopic dermatitis is also often called eczema. Atopic dermatitis can be hereditary and typically develops in children more than adults. Eczema can be treated at home with fragrance-free moisturizers/ointments and keeping the skin hydrated....
Herpes is one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in North America. Many are in search of a remedy to prevent recurrent outbreaks. Currently, one cannot cure herpes. The virus that incites the development of herpes can remain inactive within an individual’s system for a long time....
Genital herpes is often caused by infection of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) can also cause genital herpes and more often leads to cold sores, fever blisters. Herpes is not fatal but become dangerous with other virus. There is no specific symptoms...
Assisted living offers services for those seniors who want an independent lifestyle but also need a little assistance for their individual needs. In these assisted living communities, people can enjoy their privacy and freedom and daily needs like bathing and dressing are guaranteed at the same time. Common senior...
People with ulcerative colitis often suffer from iron deficiency resulting from blood losses. This can be corrected with iron supplements or by eating high iron foods such as liver, beef, turkey, lamb, tofu, spinach, molasses, oatmeal, and eggs. Adequate fluids and low fibre foods may be of benefit in treating...
Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the United States. Statistics from the American Cancer Society estimated that in 2019 there will be about 228,000 new cases of lung cancer in...