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Does Wearing High-Heeled Shoes Increase the Risk of Knee Arthritis?
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Why Your Memory May Be Getting Worse
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Costochondritis: The Pain That Is Not Your Heart
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Adult-Onset Asthma: When Asthma Starts Later in LifeMany people demonstrate no symptoms of asthma until adulthood. Adult-onset asthma is often less predictable and more serious than its childhood-onset counterpart.
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Why Did My Doctor Order a C-Reactive Protein Blood Test?If your doctor ordered a C-reactive protein blood test, you are probably wondering why and want some more information. Here we will provide this for you.
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The Stress and Blood Sugar ConnectionA look at how chronic and acute stress can directly cause unhealthy blood sugar levels -
Hypothyroidism: The Under-Diagnosed Health Epidemic for Women?Hypothyroidism is becoming a health epidemic for women. Often under-diagnosed, many women suffer needlessly because many physicians rely on less than adequate diagnostic tools.
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Common Taste Disorders and Sensitivities in ChildrenAbout 10 percent of children may have a taste disorder that can lead to obesity. Taste disorders may be caused by ear infections or genetic factors. Bitter taste sensitivity can be overcome by adding a dip to food.
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Reversal of Coronary AtherosclerosisStatin therapy appears to lead to actual plaque reduction in the coronary arteries
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Know When It Might Be AppendicitisWhen I was 13, a stomach pain that developed in the morning was acute appendicitis by the afternoon. The teen years are prime time for this hard to diagnose condition. Here’s what to know before you take your child to be evaluated by a doctor.
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Lung Exercises for Cigarette SmokersSmoking cigarettes is a tough habit to kick, but just because you have not been able to quit just yet does not mean you can’t start taking steps towards improving your health.
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Understanding the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Greater Trochanter BursitisWhat is greater trochanter bursitis and what are the symptoms and risk factors? Here we will explore this condition and the symptoms and risk factors.
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First Person: Breast Cancer Treatment Questions to Discuss With Your DoctorsBreast cancer is scary. Don't let the fear of treatment paralyze you. Ask your doctors about all treatment options including surgery, reconstruction, drugs, chemo, radiation and alternative therapy. Knowledge will give you the power to defeat your cancer.
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Back Pain in Women: EMG Over MRI?Many women experience back pain and it can stem from a large variety of causes. Some doctors are now adopting the use of electromyography (EMG) to help diagnose back pain. -
Exercise Mania: Does Extreme Exercise Worsen Bipolar Symptoms?Extreme exercise promotes happy hormones that led me to overeat and gain weight despite sticking with my workout program.
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Living With Non-24 Hour Sleep Wake SyndromeA brief explanation of what it's like to have non-24 hour sleep wake syndrome.
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First Person: Diagnostic Mammography Discovered My Breast CancerI was diagnosed with breast cancer on November 10, 2011. My diagnosis came after I discovered a large lump in my left breast and a diagnostic mammogram indicated a biopsy was required.
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Can Celiac Disease Cause Fertility Problems?Celiac disease is a digestive condition that affects people who are gluten intolerant. Can it cause you to experience infertility, miscarriage, and low birth weight?
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Chemists Synthesize New Hypoallergenic Sunscreen from Alkaloid HomodimerResearchers from Sweden have developed a new synthesis of scytonemin, which is promising for use in sunscreen formulations.
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5 Health Problems You Can Treat with Lemon JuiceRead this informative article and find out 5 health problems you can treat with lemon juice. -
Specialized Treatments for Acne Scars Part IISome people get acne at some point in their life and most are lucky not to have any side effects, but others are left with nasty scars. Here are a few methods that may want to be considered to remove nasty scars caused buy acne.
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The Top 3 Misconceptions About AutismAutism is still a mysterious condition, but there are some common misconceptions that can be cleared up with a bit of explanation. Learn the truth about what we know.
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Researches Find Link Between High Soft Drink Consumption and Asthma and COPDResearch group finds that people who drink a lot of soft drinks put themselves at risk of developing asthma or COPD.
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Football, Concussion and DementiaResearch shows that repetitive brain trauma has led to dementia-like symptoms in retired football players. Symptoms can occur months, years or decades after the last injury and have a devastating impact on players and their families.
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Parkinson’s Disease: The Progressive Killer that Took My DaddyA sad story of how Parkinson's disease can claim the life of a loved one.
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‘Your Last Diet’: Step 2 Plus Starting to ExerciseIn addition to working on Step 2 of ‘My Last Diet’ by Kathleen DesMaisons, I’m beginning to exercise as well. I’ve lost 15 pounds.
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Pumpkin and Vitamin A; A Recipe for SuccessWhen you think of pumpkin you might not immediately think of Vitamin A, but you should! I’m carrying pumpkin over to the other seasons so I can enjoy the flavor and health benefits all year.
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Making Slippery Elm TeaA guide to making an herbal tea to treat sore throats, coughs, and respiratory irritations. The main herbal ingredient is slippery elm root.
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Diabetes: A Personal JourneyDiabetes is not just a disease for the elderly. More and more everyday, it is happening to our young children and teenagers as well. This is a story about what happened to us and changed us forever.
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How to Survive ShinglesShingles is caused by the chicken pox virus that lays dormant in your body after you have chicken pox as a child. Extreme stress or a suppressed immune system can cause the virus to ‘reactivate’ and you get Shingles.
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5 Facts About Semen AllergiesSemen allergies may seem like a laughing matter, but for women who suffer from this allergy, it is anything but. Here are five facts about semen allergies, which are referred to as human seminal plasma protein hypersensitivity.
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Cerebral Palsy and MeThis is a description of the condition I have, cerebral palsy, and what I must overcome because of it.
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On My Mind: Flu Right Over the PointWhen I wrote about the censorship fight over the research for the bird flu, I couldn't shake the feeling that the point was completely missed. We are fighting over showing the world how to die.
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Coping with COPDHow I weather the exacerbation of symptions associated with COPD
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‘Your Last Diet’: Continuing Step 2 Plus a Focus on ‘Sugar Sensitives’I am currently working Steps 1 and 2 of ‘Your Last Diet’ by Kathleen DesMaisons. My current focus is to explore whether or not I am sensitive to sugar.
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Scratched Cornea Causes and TreatmentThere are many factors that can contribute to a scratched cornea.
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Is Your Child a Target for Bullies Because of His/Her ADHD?Every child at some point will be the target of unwanted attention from someone at school. But does having ADHD make your child a stronger magnet for bullying behavior?
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Using Aroma Therapy to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisHow to use essential oils in the form of aroma therapy to rheumatoid arthritis.
