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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that is life threatening. A defective gene is passed from parent to child that causes the secretory glands (those that produce things like mucus, digestive juice, or sweat) to secrete fluids that are thicker than they should be. Instead of lubricating areas, secretions block...
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is an antibiotic. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world today. Under most circumstances, can be a life-saving antibiotic and at the same time a deadly poison to those who suffer an allergic reaction. Approximately 10% of the population experiences an allergic reaction when...
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Osteoporosis is a condition that lessens bone density and bone strength which results in fragile bones. Osteoporosis causes them to become very spongy much like that of a sponge thus crippling the bones resulting in frequent fractures. Bones are made up of collagen, protein, and calcium which coincide together...
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If you are, or think you are, having heart problems it is important to be checked out by a doctor, because it might be a heart disease and heart disease treatment may help you. When it comes to heart disease there are many types, from Coronary Artery Disease, Heart...
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Lymphoma is a term that refers to a type of cancer that originates in the body’s lymphatic tissues. These include the lymph nodes, lymph vessels, the thymus, the spleen, the tonsils, the adenoids, and bone marrow. Lymphoma is the third most common type of cancer in children, affecting approximately...
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When something breaks loose into the bloodstream and travels around, it’s called an embolus. When the embolus comes to a place too small for it to pass through, it creates a blockage called an embolism. The cells on the other side can no longer receive blood flow and begin to...
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An Overview of Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a broad term used to describe problematic eating habits that typically result in malnutrition and either excessive weight loss or gain depending upon the specific form. While eating disorders have physical impacts and consequences for affected individuals, the underlying causes...
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Medical professionals have all come to realize one thing. That is, that there are approximately thirty-seven menopause indicators. These indicators could be anything from an easy-to-miss and mild indicator, right through to a very major disruption to your way of life. Most people who have a high chance of...
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Information Alcohol, or an alcoholic beverage, is a beverage that contains ethanol. These beverages are classified into three groups: beers, wines and spirits. While alcoholic beverages are usually part of social events in many cultures, the neurological effect of alcohol causes governments to regulate the production, sale and consumption...
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Exercising your core is essential for having strong abdominal and back muscles. You need these muscles for everyday tasks, from lifting a child to carrying your groceries to maintaining good posture at your desk. While most people may think that dreaded crunches are the only way to exercise your abs,...
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Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most advanced type of liver disease that is related to drinking alcohol. It is estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic cirrhosis. This condition involves your liver replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue due to decades of heavy...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) afflicts millions of people around the world. It is characterized by symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, constipation, irregular bowel movements, abdominal distension, and bloating. All of these symptoms occur because the digestive tract or intestines fail to work properly. To diagnose this problem, doctors perform...
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Sex reassignment therapy (SRT), also called gender reassignment, is a term used to describe many different things, including sex reassignment surgery to modify primary sex characteristics, hormone replacement therapy to alter secondary sex characteristics, and other procedures to alter appearance. Reasons to Undergo SRT Individuals who choose sex reassignment...
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Allergies affect more than twenty percent of people in the United States, which implies that a great many individuals are influenced every year. Allergies can affect people at various times of life, and amid various seasons, contingent upon the source of their allergy. There are various diverse offenders that...
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Do you want to get the sexy curves you’ve always wanted to flaunt at the beach? Or have you reached a plateau in your dieting where weight loss seems to have stopped? The time to master your willpower and sign up for the gym is now. Better still, you...
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Running when it’s warm and sunny out is an easy feat. It’s running during the colder months that is the true test of a runner. Instead of sticking to the treadmill for 6 months or giving up running all together, try my personally tested cold weather tips. Figure out...
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Irritable bowel disease , or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that causes a combination of bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal pain. Each patient’s case may be different, both symptomatically and in severity, and thus require different forms of treatment. In most cases, a careful...
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Dry eyes are a very uncomfortable condition and most people seek over the counter eye lubricants and eye drops to help manage dry eyes. If one’s dry eye is chronic it would be advisable to always lubricate eyes even when they feel fine. Selecting and using over the counter...
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It is recommended by the CDC that everyone get tested for HIV as part of their routine healthcare. It is particularly important for the following groups to get tested for HIV: – Everyone within the age range of 15-65 – Pregnant women – Everyone under the age of 15...
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When allergies attack, using a nasal spray can provide some relief. There is a large variety of nasal spray types, most of which take effect much quickly than oral medications. Some effective nasal sprays are available over-the-counter, but if your nasal congestion or runny nose is severe and stubborn,...
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Hives typically form on an individual’s skin due to an allergic reaction. Hives can affect any part of the body, appearing as red, raised, and extremely itchy spots. Thankfully, there is an effective option to relieve hives: Benadryl. Benadryl contains diphenhydramine which works by inhibiting the release of the...
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Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) is a prescription treatment that combines two different drugs that seek to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV). The drug is manufactured by AbbVie and is approved to treat patients with chronic HCV without cirrhosis. Patients with compensated cirrhosis can also take the drug as it is...
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There are numerous health centers throughout the United States that house physicians whose specialty lies in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions such IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). These specialists are known as gastroenterologists who receive their training in identifying and managing conditions that affect the digestive system. Gastroenterologists devise extensive...
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There are several different reasons why you may be suffering from chronic constipation disease. It can be as simple as being a result of your diet or lifestyle, or it could be the result of an underlying condition. Either way, it is important to go see a doctor or a...
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Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is a skin condition that is identified with irritated and itchy patches on the skin. Although atopic dermatitis tends to develop in childhood, it can continue into adulthood. Additionally, it can also develop at any age. Atopic dermatitis is chronic by nature,...
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Produced by Biogen, —a form of beta-1a—is an FDA-approved, injectable drug for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. It is meant for individuals who have had an initial relapse and whose MRI reveals lesions. injections work by decreasing the frequency of attacks and slowing down the progression of the disease....
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About Hair Clubs Since the causes of hair loss is unique and different for everyone, Hair clubs provide solutions specifically for the customer. There’s a reason why Hair clubs the leading provider of hair loss solutions in America. Many of their 1,100+ licensed cosmetologists and hair loss experts started as a...
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Before there were eyelash extensions and magnetic falsies, there was the classic tube of mascara. If you were born sometime prior to the advent of the internet, this cosmetic mainstay was likely available at your local drug store in a few different varieties (non-smudge and waterproof), and if it...
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A study of more than 91,000 women found that following a diet comprising mainly plants could cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 15 percent. The Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Center recommend between 8 and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Along with their other...
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Pulmonary embolism is a type of obstruction of the lungs usually caused by a blood clot. Symptoms include chest tightness, shortness of breath, anxiety, increased heart rate,and dizziness. There are many conditions that can cause pulmonary embolism, including recent surgery, pregnancy, high blood pressure,and smoking. Obesity caused by irregular...
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The flu shot is a vaccine that works to protect people from seasonal flu infections; this is available in two types; a shot and a nasal spray. The flu shot provides antibodies to fight against three kinds of the influenza virus: two influenza A variations and one influenza B...
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What you need to know A facelift is a surgical method that involves the removal of excess facial skin making the face to appear younger. The procedure is performed through incision which starts in the hairline in front and above the hairline extending downward in front of the ear,...
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Each life has its ups and downs. In any case, when the “ups” are too high and the “downs” are too low, and the swing between the two is excessively unexpected, bipolar disorder may be the diagnosis. Bipolar disorder, otherwise called hyper-depression, is a temperament disorder that causes behaviors,...
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Pneumonia is a serious medical condition. It is often caused by a bacterial infection of the lungs after the onset of a virus. Other kinds of pneumonia are not caused by bacteria but by viral infection, although they are equally serious. Medical professionals should be consulted immediately after symptoms...
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Meningitis is the inflammation of your membranes that surround your brain and spinal cord. In the U.S., most cases of meningitis are caused by viral infections, but bacterial infections can also lead to meningitis. Depending on the severity of the infection, meningitis can get better on its own in...
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Have you ever wondered what happens when the nerves in a person’s brain start acting strangely? They may start to move uncontrollably or even hear, see, feel, taste, or smell non-existent things. When this happens, it is not the time to run away from them or see them as...
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Hemorrhoids, also known as swollen and inflamed veins in the lower rectum and anus, might result from straining a lot during bowel movements or even from increased pressure on the veins during pregnancy. The swollen veins might be located inside the rectum (internal hemorrhoids) or they might develop under...
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The flu shot is a vaccination against the seasonal flu. It is delivered each fall to doctor’s offices and pharmacies. The vaccination actually comes in two forms, a shot, and a nasal spray. The traditional vaccine offers antibodies against three types of the influenza virus, two influenza A variations...
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Epilepsy refers to a condition that affects the brain. When a person has epilepsy, it simply means they have a tendency of having epileptic seizures. Any person can have a one-off seizure. However, this does not always mean they have epilepsy. If someone has experienced more than one seizure,...
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Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem. Some of the symptoms of constipation are having infrequent bowel movements, passing hard stools, or straining during bowel movements. This commonly accepted definition is easy to find anywhere on the world wide web, but what many people don’t understand is how the strain...
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Nebulizers are used in the treatment of respiratory conditions. There are cases in which oral medications or injections do not work and the drug has to be administered via inhalation in order to ensure that it goes straight to the lungs. At one point, these machines used to be...
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If there is an abnormal response triggered by the immune system because of some food items, it is known as food allergy. There are various foods that cause allergies in humans. If the allergic reactions are very serious, it is capable of creating a serious condition or even death....
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Psoriatic arthritis is a painful condition that affects the joints. For most individuals, psoriatic arthritis appears years after psoriasis. Symptoms of psoriatic arthritis come and go, but it is a lifelong condition that may cause severe damage to the joints. Joint changes and deformity are often found in people...
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Although thyroid cancer is not very common in the United States, it is still a potentially dangerous disease, since symptoms are typically not present until the later stages. If you are at a high risk for developing thyroid cancer, the best way to protect yourself is to be as...
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Osteoporosis is a developing condition in which the bones become so fragile that they may break easily and lead to permanent disability or even death. Serious possibilities include the following: bone injuries, serious back pain, and form problems that must demand work, hospitalization, and possible even surgery. Osteoporosis is...
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Acne can be a big problem for anyone, at any age. It can ruin your self-esteem and also your competition. Luckily, there are many acne treatments on the market. However, everyone skin is a bit different and it may take more than one treatment to get a good result....
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An embolism occurs when an embolus, or moving particle within the blood vessels, gets stuck somewhere in the cardiovascular system. Blood can’t move past the embolus, and the cells on the other side become oxygen deprived, or “ischemic.” Embolisms can occur anywhere from the foot to the lungs to...
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If you have diabetes and are going through menopause, you need to understand the symptoms of both as they can be not only challenging but have serious side effects on your overall quality of life. Menopause is when a woman ceases to menstruate. On average, the symptoms of menopause can start...
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Drinking During Your Pregnancy? Drinking alcohol while pregnant is a risk that may cause Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) to develop in the unborn child. There is no guarantee that FAS will happen, but it can. The symptoms of FAS can be assessed not only at birth but also at...
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Whether you want to tone and define your arms to gain confidence in sleeveless tops or you are working to increase your overall muscle mass, you will need to work out all of the major muscle groups in your arms. It is important to balance your arm workouts to...