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Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that slowly reduce vision capabilities by damaging the optic nerve that controls sight. The most common form of glaucoma involves a heightened level of pressure on the eye because the fluids in the eye are not draining because ducts have been clogged;...
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The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
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Osteoporosis is becoming a nationally recognized disease, which is defined by one’s bone density becoming lost and/or breaking off. Literally, the bones of the body become super fragile and porous and eventually get to a point where they can easily snap or break from becoming to brittle. Osteoporosis, literally...
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Thyroid cancer comes in four forms: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. These begin as a small lump (or nodule) on the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls the metabolism. There are several different standard treatments for thyroid cancer, each largely dependant on the type, how advanced it...
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Lymphoma is a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, which is the part of the body that works to fight off diseases. This system includes the lymph nodes, the thymus gland, bone marrow, and the spleen. Lymphoma has the potential to affect all of these components, as well...
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Congestive heart failure is the result of the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s requirements. The condition is considered the leading cause of death in the nation, affecting about 5 million people of all ages. Whether you are someone who has been diagnosed with heart...
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The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid Cancer The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet clear, however, all cancer is caused by genetic...
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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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Hepatitis C is a serious issue; an issue that people should know about to maintain their health and avoid the impacts by its severe symptoms. A patient with Hepatitis C tends to experience an inflammation of the liver. In most cases, a blood screening can detect the virus. There are...
Glaucoma is a family of eye diseases that slowly reduce vision capabilities by damaging the optic nerve that controls sight. The most common form of glaucoma involves a heightened level of pressure on the eye because the fluids in the eye are not draining because ducts have been clogged;...
The first thing you should know about Osteoporosis is that it is a common old-age disease of bone due to which bones become more vulnerable to fractures. Bone loss is characterized by a decrease in bone density due to the excessively rapid loss of bone substance and structure. The...
Osteoporosis is becoming a nationally recognized disease, which is defined by one’s bone density becoming lost and/or breaking off. Literally, the bones of the body become super fragile and porous and eventually get to a point where they can easily snap or break from becoming to brittle. Osteoporosis, literally...
Thyroid cancer comes in four forms: papillary, follicular, medullary, and anaplastic. These begin as a small lump (or nodule) on the thyroid, a gland in the neck that controls the metabolism. There are several different standard treatments for thyroid cancer, each largely dependant on the type, how advanced it...
Lymphoma is a form of cancer that attacks the lymphatic system, which is the part of the body that works to fight off diseases. This system includes the lymph nodes, the thymus gland, bone marrow, and the spleen. Lymphoma has the potential to affect all of these components, as well...
Congestive heart failure is the result of the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s requirements. The condition is considered the leading cause of death in the nation, affecting about 5 million people of all ages. Whether you are someone who has been diagnosed with heart...
The butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck is called your thyroid. When the cells in your thyroid gland become abnormal, this can lead to thyroid cancer. Causes of Thyroid Cancer The exact causes of thyroid cancer are not yet clear, however, all cancer is caused by genetic...
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...
Hepatitis C is a serious issue; an issue that people should know about to maintain their health and avoid the impacts by its severe symptoms. A patient with Hepatitis C tends to experience an inflammation of the liver. In most cases, a blood screening can detect the virus. There are...