Meth, or methamphetamine, is a potent and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant that is made in clandestine laboratories. It can be snorted, orally ingested, smoked or injected. Meth abuse has disastrous psychological, social and medical consequences, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Also known as a shoulder spica, shoulder wraps prevent excessive motion and provide joint comfort to an unstable shoulder.
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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside of the brain or spinal cord. It can cause changes to sensation, movement and involuntary functions. Pressure on the nerves can cause peripheral neuropathy, as can certain conditions such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, an inherited disorder.
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A 2007 survey presented in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that 52 percent of people take a dietary supplement at least once a month. Studies testing animals and humans suggest that herbal supplements can play a positive role in maintaining health and treating disease.
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Tonsils are two small, almond-shaped masses of lymphoid tissue found in the back of the throat. They often become a source of infection, pain and inflammation. A physician may recommend removal if the tonsils cause numerous infections, sore throats or difficulty swallowing.
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A common fungal family called dermatophytes causes ringworm. The fungus can infect any area of the body where there is skin, hair or nails, and the infection is named for the part of the body that it infects. The parasites do not need light to survive, unlike “green” plants.
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Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm at a rate of roughly 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. When the resting heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute, this is called tachycardia. Many conditions and diseases can cause tachycardia.
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In 2009 in the United States, 30,676 cases of oral cavity and oropharynx cancer, and 24,900 cases of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer were diagnosed, according to the National Cancer Institute.
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According to the doctors at the Women to Women's Healthcare Center, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) occurs when a woman soaks a pad or a tampon every hour for several hours or bleeds for more than a week and a half each month.
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A sinus infection occurs when the walls of the sinus cavity become inflamed, trapping mucus within the cavity, causing infection to set in, according to the Mayo Clinic. Most sinus infections are the result of seasonal allergies or the common cold.
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Because an infant can’t simply tell you, it can be difficult to figure out if a baby has a stomach ache. However, common symptoms include fussiness, gas, vomiting and diarrhea. Whether caused by indigestion, gas, colic or allergy, an upset baby can disrupt the entire family.
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After contracting the virus that causes chicken pox, an individual can later develop herpes zoster, also known as shingles. The American Academy of Dermatology explains that after chicken pox, the virus remains inactive in the body. Later, it can reactivate, for no known reason, and cause new symptoms.
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A brain bleed is a medical emergency that occurs when you have head trauma or suffer a stroke. Brain bleeds can occur within your brain (intracranial hemorrhage) or on the outer portions of your brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage).
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Like almost any wart that develops on your skin, facial warts are caused by the human papillomavirus. If a wart manifests on the face, it's usually linked to a certain strain of HPV responsible for flat warts, but you may also develop common warts on this area of the body.
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Lifting weights comes with myriad benefits. Chief among them is strength, but resistance training also can improve balance, enhance mood, increase caloric need and even prevent bone loss. That being said, lifting weights has its own set of safety concerns.
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The average body temperature for a healthy toddler is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, but this temperature is merely an average and most children's body temperatures fluctuate slightly throughout the day.
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Lemongrass, a group of grasses in the genus Cymbopogon, is a perennial plant native to warm climates. A favored herb in Asian cooking, lemongrass imparts a pleasant citrus flavor and aroma to many dishes.
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If you experience loose, frequent and watery bowel movements, you have diarrhea. This condition occurs when your stool passes too quickly through your digestive system. Usually diarrhea lasts only one to two days, but it can persist if there is a serious problem.
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Insulin is a peptide hormone that is secreted by the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fat in the body, and promotes protein synthesis and glucose utilization. Designed for use by people with insulin disorders such asPCOS, Insulinoma, metabolic syndrome and diabetes mellitus, biosynthetic "
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The stomach flu, also called viral gastroenteritis, is an infection that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Young children typically contract this infection by coming in contact with an infected person or contaminated food or water.
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