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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder inherited when both parents have a defective gene. Although this disease used to be a death sentence for children, recent treatments have allowed people decades of additional life. These days, every newborn in the United States is tested for CF. However, since symptoms...
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What is Adult ADHD? Although it remained unacknowledged for many years, adult ADHD is becoming widely known throughout the world, particularly since this condition affects millions of individuals. ADHD, a term used to describe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a mental health condition that affects many children. When it...
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Even though medical advancements are made every day, medical researchers still don’t really know what causes prostate cancer. Fortunately, advances in diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer look very hopeful. Possible Causes Some men inherit the hereditary prostate cancer gene 1, or the HPC1 gene. Unhealthy changes in the...
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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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What is Lymphoma? Lymphoma is a classification of cancer. Cancerous tumors are classified according to the type of cell the tumor originated from. Lymphoma develops from cells that originate in the bone marrow and mature into the various components of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system part of the...
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Deodorant is an absolute must before you start your day. It’s not uncommon to keep one in your bag to reapply during the day too! Brand name, store bought deodorant products are for the most part are not natural as contain a whole bunch of chemicals and long, weird...
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Cancer is a group of diseases that manifest themselves in a variety of ways. As cancer grows, it will begin to put pressure on certain nerves, blood vessels, and organs. As a result of this constant pressure, signs and symptoms will begin to present themselves. How the signs and...
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Depression is a health condition that is associated with various symptoms such as loss of interest, low thinking, change in eating and sleeping habits, the melancholic mood among others. There are two types of depression, unipolar and bipolar depression. A clinical officer needs to identify which kind of depression...
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It’s not exactly clear what exact factors contribute to someone’s chances of getting liver cancer. There are some statistically significant correlations, however, that give us an idea of what can increase your susceptibility to the disease. Because there aren’t many clear-cut answers about what causes liver cancer, the best...
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Hot flashes are sudden feelings of feverish heat that occur usually in the face, neck, and chest. Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms for women who are going through menopause. Hot Flash Symptoms The frequency of hot flash symptoms can vary from a couple of times...
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It’s estimated that around 60% of the population spends at least six hours each day sitting down, and one of the driving forces behind this statistic is the fact that many people work office jobs. Being seated for so long each day contributes to a whole host of negative...
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“I’m so stressed out.” While practically everyone has muttered this at least a few times, some feel that way constantly. They may even be completely debilitated by it, both physically and psychologically. An occasional bout of stress is totally normal; it can even be healthy and helpful. But for some...
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Don’t you just hate those little fever blisters on your lips that emerge about 2-3 times a year? You don’t remember when the fever blisters first emerged, and you can hardly tell when they are going to emerge next. You only feel a little burning one or maybe two...
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Gum disease is a progressive infection in your gums and surrounding teeth and bones. Although the infection can occur at any age, it is most common among adults. If left untreated, gum disease can cause serious destruction to your teeth, gums, and bone. There are three main stages of gum disease....
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Vertigo is when you suddenly feel dizzy, as if the world is spinning—or as if you are. Occasionally, issues like migraines, neck injuries, or other cerebral disorders may be to blame, but more often the issue is an ear problem. Here is a look at how to treat vertigo. Vestibular...
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Walking is among the easiest and most helpful exercise you can engage in to lose weight, relieve stress and stay fit. Taking a brisk walk or run in the morning also refreshes the body and puts it into good shape for the activities throughout the day. If you also...
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According to the CDC, there are two types of meningococcal vaccines available in the United States. The first is the meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine or Menomune. The second is the meningococcal conjugate vaccine, which is otherwise referred to as Menactra, Menveo, and MenHibrix. Both vaccines work to prevent four types of...
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Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms is every woman’s bane. If you want to wear want you want to wear and look damn good in...
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The prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation is set to increase in the coming decades. Thus, physicians are trying to formulate an action plan to circumvent the growing crisis. But what is the root of the condition?While the exact cause of Atrial Fibrillation remains unknown, the disease is more prevalent in...
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Cancer is a group of diseases that manifest themselves in a variety of ways. As cancer grows, it will begin to put pressure on certain nerves, blood vessels, and organs. As a result of this constant pressure, signs and symptoms will begin to present themselves. How the signs and symptoms...
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While dry eye syndrome is a chronic, and usually progressive condition, and is not generally curable, its symptoms are generally easy to manage and relieve. There are so many different causes of dry eye syndrome so your treatment is going to be dependent on what is causing your symptoms....
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Viral infections most often result in skin problems such as rashes, itchy or irritated skin. Typically, a rash occurs, and resolution is seen after the immune system clears the infection. This commonly happens to patient with meningitis, hepatitis, shingles/chickenpox, herpes, std (HIV), etc. The viruses may also cause high...
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Mayo Clinic Listed common symptoms of atopic dermatitis: A red rash. Itching, which may be severe. Dry, cracked, scaly skin. Bumps and blisters, sometimes with oozing and crusting. Swelling, burning or tenderness. Atopic dermatitis (often referred to as eczema) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder with a complex pathogenesis involving genetic susceptibility, immunologic and epidermal barrier dysfunction, and...
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Oral cancer is divided into two categories – those occurring in the oral cavity (your lips, the inside of your lips and cheeks, teeth, gums, the front two-thirds of your tongue and the floor and roof of your mouth) and those occurring in the oropharynx (middle region of the...
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Wrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin. They normally appear as people get older, but they can also develop after spending a long time in water.Most people do not welcome wrinkles, and billions of dollars are spent globally on treatments to remove or delay them. A wide...
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Oral cancer, also known as oral cancer, is a type of head and neck cancer that is the growth of any cancerous tissue in the mouth. It can be a primary lesion caused by any tissue in the mouth, transferred from a distant source, or from an adjacent anatomical...
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There is no single diet or eating plan for ulcerative colitis patient, and diet recommendations must be customized. Most-popular fruit recommendations for colitis patient would be banana, pomegranate, grape, tangerine and mango. However, there are some basic principles and guidelines to help you see how to eat and what...
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AFib (Atrial fibrillation) is a common abnormal heart rhythm. It has plagued millions of people. AFib is associated with an increased risk for stroke, heart failure, dementia and mortality. Other risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, congestive heart failure, heart attack, thyroid disease and obesity. AFib also occurs after cardiac surgery. New...