Most people breathe without even thinking about it. The purpose of breathing is to bring oxygen into the body when you breathe in and move carbon dioxide out of the body when you breathe out. The diaphragm, a large muscle that separates the lungs from the abdomen, is the main muscle responsible for normal breathing.
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Kidney disorders often provoke pain in the flank area of the back. A kidney infection or a kidney stone is most commonly to blame.
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Leukocytes (white blood cells) in the urine during pregnancy are usually due to a urinary tract or genital infection.
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Urine normally contains no RBCS and very few WBCs. Common causes of urinary blood cells include urinary tract and genital infections, among others.
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Elevated muscle enzyme levels occur with strenuous exercise, muscle trauma or disease, and a wide variety of other nonmuscular diseases and conditions.
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The hamstring is a [group of three muscles](http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00408) that extends across the back of the thigh and moves the leg forward and backward.
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Effexor and Wellbutrin are both medications that may be prescribed for depression. Effexor is the brand name for the generic drug called venlafaxine and Wellbutrin is the brand name for the generic drug bupropion.
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Deriphyllin is the brand name for the combination of two very similar generic drugs: etophylline and theophylline. Etophylline -- also spelled as etofylline -- is a modified form of theophylline. Both drugs work in the same general way and have the same side effects.
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Eyebrow loss can occur as a result of many medical and dermatological conditions and can also be a side effect of chemotherapy or other medications.
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The diaphragm is a large muscle at the base of the lungs that contracts every time a person breathes in. As the diaphragm contracts, it becomes flatter. This allows the lungs to expand, causing air to be sucked in. Hiccups are involuntary contractions, or spasms, of the diaphragm.
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Belching is related to the venting of stomach air or intentional burping, and is often related to a medical condition.
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Wearing an the wrong prescription of contact lenses, or wearing lenses not fitted to your eyes, can cause discomfort, blurry vision, eye damage and infection.
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Lymph node cancers are tumors of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. Also known as lymphomas, these cancers are made of infection-fighting cells called lymphocytes that multiply uncontrollably. They collect in lymph nodes and other parts of the body to form tumors.
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If the odds of winning the lottery were 1 in 5, the line for tickets would be long indeed. In fact, as many as 1 in every 5 Americans get the flu each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These high odds could be decreased if more Americans took advantage of influenza immunization.
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High systolic blood pressure is sometimes linked to an underlying health problem, but most the cause is unclear.
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Morning headaches occur with a variety of disorders, including migraine, tension-type headache, sinusitis, and medication and caffeine withdrawal.
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Located underneath the lungs, the diaphragm is a muscle that contracts every time a person takes a breath. This contraction causes the diaphragm to drop down, allowing the lungs to expand and take in air. Hiccups occur when the diaphragm suddenly contracts at other times.
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You know how they say hindsight is 20/20? The problem, of course, is that this perfect hindsight doesn’t save you from heartache, wasted time and dissatisfaction. But there is hope! You can often avoid the regret of bad decisions and missed opportunities by deliberately thinking about your future self.
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We hear a lot about probiotics, the living organisms found in foods like yogurt and sauerkraut, which take up residency in our intestines and help to keep our digestive tracts and immune systems healthy.
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Starting your day with an energizing cup of coffee is a habit you can feel good about. In addition to being almost calorie-free, coffee has been linked to cardiovascular health and protection against Parkinson’s disease, according to the Harvard School of Public Health.
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