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[ 2008-06-26 ]
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. When the heart beats too fast, it's called tachycardia. When it beats too slow, it's called bradycardia. An arrhythmia can also mean that your heart beats irregularly (skips a beat or has an extra beat) by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-26 ]
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-26 ]
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is a cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It can often be identified by taking a pulse and observing that the heart beats don't occur at regular intervals by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-26 ]
A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-26 ]
Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores:
1 Simple canker sores. These may appear three or four times a year and last up to a week. They typically occur in people between 10 and 20 years of age.
2. Complex canker sores. These are less common and occur more often in people who have previously had them.
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[ 2008-06-26 ]
Coral calcium supplements win hands down over other forms. Find out what coral calcium has to offer, and what it can do for you. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Bone spur is a term used to describe a condition that characterizes the growth of an extra bone on the normal bone. In medical terms, it is known as osteophytes. Bone spur usually takes place on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Cloning is considered the great medical breakthrough of our age. As the definition says clones are copies of another human’s look or what he/she likes to eat, but a person’s whole personality is based on the experiences in his/her life by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus (endometrial cells), but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
General symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation and nausea.
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the middle of the chest caused due to nerve stimulation resulting from acid reflux into the esophagus.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Anyone want to stay young in any age. Regular exercise tones your body muscles, reduce body fat, fight disease and relieve depression, tension and stress. Eat well and exercise regularly and within a few months and you will be able to see some results by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease, and hereditary diseases in which a defective mutant allele is replaced with a functional one by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
When it comes to girls, there can nothing be more important for them than their beauty. They are rated as the top most beauty conscious creature on this earth and good hair are certainly a nice addition to their repertoire. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
The Derma Cleanse system is a powerful, three step program – doctor formulated to treat acne from the inside, where acne begins, to the outside, where your symptoms end. If you have any kind of acne, even very severe acne by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
One of the most common and frustrating problems of teenage comprises of zits. The worst situation comes when you have to go a party the next day and suddenly notice the appearance of a zit on your cheek by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Everyone experiences fatigue. The stay-at-home parent regularly spends the whole day cleaning, running errands, shopping and attending to chores. The average office worker gets up in the morning by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins just inside the anus. They produce pain if they come out of the anus with a bowel movement because they are constricted. Once they come out, the skin around them and the veins themselves can become inflamed.
by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
A sore throat is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It is also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis.The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies between the mouth and the larynx or voice box by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic dermatitis (or "atopic eczema"). Approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of the world population is affected by this chronic, relapsing by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Hiccups is a reflex action of the body by which the body protects itself. Hiccups are short, sharp and very sudden breaths of air which happen when our breathing muscles jerks, making us gasp by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Hemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in the legs. The increased pressure and swelling may result from straining to move the bowel by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-25 ]
Hiccups are also called hiccoughs. They are repeated spasms of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a big flat muscle that divides your chest from your abdomen (belly). Most hiccups last less than an hour and are not serious by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Lubricant - When you increase your mileage all other efforts may fail. It is time for real preventative. There are a variety of lubricants on the market. They are readily available at most running stores by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
A simple, at-home treatment - a single light box and the over-the-counter drug melatonin - allows travelers to avoid jet lag by resetting their circadian body clock before crossing several time zones by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies. You can contract hay fever due to certain air borne dust particles exposed in the environment. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
To run baby a warm bath and put backing soda in the water. Let the baking soda dissolve and let baby soak it the water for about 15 minutes. When you get baby out of the bath let him go without a diaper for about 10-15 minutes to allow the area to dry by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Neuritis is a term that is used to describe the inflammation of nerves and then be it a single nerve or many nerves. When inflammation takes place in the optic nerve, it is known as optic neuritis by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Menkes disease is caused by a defective gene that regulates the metabolism of copper in the body. The disease primarily affects male infants. Copper accumulates at abnormally low levels in the liver and brain by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Menopause in women however cannot be defined simply as the permanent "stopping of the monthly periods", because in reality what is happening to the uterus is quite secondary to the process by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
The ovaries are two small organs that are part of the female reproductive system. Eggs mature inside the ovaries. In women of childbearing age, one ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube every month, where it may be fertilised with sperm. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Menopause occurs in three major stages. The whole process of menopause can take 15 years or longer, depending on your age and family history. The first stage of menopause is known as perimenopause by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Cervical cancer symptoms often go unnoticed because they mimic so many other ailments. Many women pass these symptoms off as PMS or ovulation pains. Many times, however, cervical cancer has no symptoms by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Genital warts are warts that are located near or in the genital areas. In a female, that means on or near the vulva (the outside genital area), vagina, cervix, or anus. In a male, that means near or on the penis, scrotum, or anus by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Cervical cancer begins with abnormal changes in the cervical tissue. The risk of developing these abnormal changes has been associated with certain factors, including previous infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Vitiligo is also known as 'leucoderma'. In India, it is called 'safed kod' or 'safed dag' and is considered as a social stigma. Vitiligo is appearance of single or multiple depigmented patches on any part of the body by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-24 ]
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The disease has been around for thousands of years. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population. It affects both races and all ages by Susan Slobac
[ 2008-06-24 ]
If you are already affected by AMD, avoiding the risk factors and add salt-water fish and leafy green vegetables to your diet may help keep the symptoms from progressing further. However, there are many macular degeneration devices that can also help you to maximize the eyesight you have remaining. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Less than half of the patients said they realized they were having a transient ischemic attack when the symptoms started. But even those who suspected TIA weren't quicker to seek medical attention by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, giving it its name. The disease is most prevalent in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak occurred also in the United States in 2003. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Inflammation of the middle ear is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium). It is very common among children. The middle ear is an air-filled hollow between the eardrum and the inner ear by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Monkeypox is a rare smallpox-like disease that occurs primarily in the rain forest countries of central and west Africa. The disease was discovered in laboratory monkeys in 1958 by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Middle ear infection is an infection that occurs behind the eardrum, in the middle part of the ear. While it can happen in people of all ages, it mainly affects children. The medical term for middle ear infection is otitis media by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
To stop the pain of ear infections, put a cup of salt in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Use coarse salt and dump it into a thick sock. The sock is to prevent burns by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
A hiccup is a muscle spasm of the diaphram muscle, which seperates the lungs from your stomach. The muscle goes into a spasm and forces the air out of the lungs, creating a hiccup by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Freckles are among the many signs of photo aging. Photo aging occurs when excessive sun exposure speeds the skin's natural aging process. Sunlight also causes freckles already present to become darker by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Malaria is an infection of the blood that is carried from person to person by mosquitoes. The disease has been recognized for thousands of years and once was found almost everywhere except in the most northern areas of the world by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Herbal wraps are easy to make. Create your own, similar to the ones offered at the expensive spas, by using 1 cup corn oil, 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons of dried thyme. by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Medication or no, your first response to angina should be to sit down and relax, says Dr. Ouyang. If you're having an arterial spasm, it will subside in a minute or two and release its grip on your artery by peter hutch
[ 2008-06-23 ]
Hookworm infection begins when the worm is in the larval stage. It penetrates the skin and migrates during its life cycle through the liver and the lungs, and it attaches to the mucosa of the small intestine where it matures |
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