For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body -- even stronger than bone -- it’s still susceptible to tooth decay when exposed to acids in the mouth. Because enamel is composed of mainly calcium phosphate, a calcium-rich diet is essential during tooth development.
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Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, can be irritating, frustrating and difficult to treat. However, left untreated, it can contribute to long-term problems. Vitamin C might offer an alternative or supplementary treatment for this uncomfortable condition.
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The blood-type diet designed by Peter D'Adamo contains four sets of eating and lifestyle instructions, one for each of the four blood types: A, B, AB and O.
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Stevia, a natural sweetener that serves as a non-calorie alternative to sugar, comes from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, which is native to Paraguay. Overuse of some alternate sweeteners might cause loose bowels and diarrhea in some, but that effect is not evident when using refined stevia.
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Let smoked hamburgers star as the highlight of your next backyard barbecue -- smoking your hamburgers adds a twist to the traditional cooking style of ordinary burgers. The smoky flavor from the wood chips is something the ordinary grill or skillet can’t provide.
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Tennis elbow most often develops in your dominant arm. If you’re right-handed, you’re more apt to develop this condition in your right elbow than your left. The reverse is true for someone who is left-handed. This isn’t to say tennis elbow can’t affect both elbows at the same time; it’s just not as common.
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Muscle cramps are painful involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of the muscles lasting a few seconds to several minutes. They can occur after exercise or during the night and are commonly caused by overuse of a muscle, dehydration or vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association defines a number of anxiety disorders, including Acute Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Agoraphobia, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Specific
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Iron deficiency is considered the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Iron is an essential mineral found in all cells of the body and integral to a variety of processes.
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If you develop skin rashes after you touch or eat mushrooms, you are most likely allergic to them. The Cleveland Clinic states that if you have a mold allergy, you may experience an allergic reaction when you eat mushrooms.
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Ankle pain in soccer players typically occurs after a sprain, which accounts for about 20 percent of injuries to soccer athletes. Pediatricians Chris G. Koutures and Andrew J.M.
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The liver plays an important role in fat metabolism and when it cannot perform this function as efficiently, fat stores, primarily in the form of triglycerides, build up in the liver. While it typically does not cause any damage, it can lead to inflammation and scarring.
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A brain aneurysm is defined as "a bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain." Aneurysms often develop in arteries at the base of the brain and are usually the result of thin and degenerating artery walls, according to MayoClinic.com.
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If you awake in the morning experiencing bladder pain, you may be surprised to learn that your sleeping position could be contributing to your pain. Because this pain can lead to sleepless nights, learning the best sleeping positions to reduce strain on your bladder may give you some relief.
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A variety of conditions can cause red blotches to develop on the legs. Because of the many different disorders that may lead to the development of red blotches on the legs, your health care provider will ask if you are experiencing other symptoms.
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There are many different factors that can affect the moisture levels of your scalp. If you notice that you only experience dry, scaly patches and small flakes of skin through your hair in the wintertime, you probably have a seasonal dandruff.
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An important hormone in both males and females, testosterone affects body composition and sexual performance. Peaking during adolescence or early adulthood, testosterone levels begin to drop in men after the age of 30. Do your homework before attempting to raise testosterone with DHEA or any other supplement.
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The pubococcygeus muscle, generally referred to as the PC muscle, is pivotal to genital functioning in both sexes. This muscle runs from the pubic bone to the tail bone, also known as the coccyx. The failure of this vital muscle to relax as necessary can cause significant problems--often in multiple body areas.
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A membrane called the conjunctiva covers the white of the eye and the underside of the eyelids. If irritated or inflamed, the white of the eye may turn red. Other symptoms may occur as well, as each cause for conjunctival inflammation often appears slightly different.
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Smoking cigarettes during the first few weeks of pregnancy and throughout the first trimester can lead to an array of complications. Not only can smoking affect the mother, it can also affect the unborn baby.
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