For patients and caregivers, understanding clinical progression, diagnostic imaging results, and pharmacological treatment options is vital for managing acute and chronic health conditions.
Although two-thirds of American adults drink alcohol at least occasionally, fewer than 10 percent become βproblem drinkers,β and only 25 percent of drinkers experience serious consequences from alcohol use.
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The definition of artificial sweeteners often causes confusion. Artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols are two separate types of sugar substitutes. One difference between the two types concerns calories. Artificial sweeteners have no calories and sugar alcohols do have some calories.
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Your stomach's lining is like a home security system; it provides protection only when it functions well. Cells in your stomach lining produce acid and enzymes, which help break down food and mucus -- a slippery substance the protects the lining from acid.
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Your bone marrow is predominantly found inside the long bones -- those of your legs and arms. It consists of fat cells, blood vessels and specialized cells that produce vital red blood cells, immune cells and clot-forming compounds.
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, is a tried and true adage, particularly where lung cancer is concerned. Most fruits and vegetables are natural sources of antioxidants.
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Diabetics used to be told that they shouldn't eat any sugar, sweets or desserts. However, it is not the amount of sugar you eat that matters the most, but your total carbohydrate intake, according to the American Diabetes Association.
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Glucose is a simple sugar that exists in many types of food and in your blood. It serves many functions, the most important of which is as an energy source. Your body has sensitive systems for keeping the glucose in your blood within a normal range.
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Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles that work together to move your shoulder joint through its range of motion. When you bench press a barbell, you use your rotator cuff muscles. Strengthening these muscles may help improve your bench pressing technique and increase your maximum weight.
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Interstitial lung disease, ILD or pulmonary fibrosis, includes more than 200 chronic disorders of the lungs, according to the University of Chicago Medical Center. The term applies to scarring of the tissue in the lungs surrounding the air sacs.
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Gallstones affect 10 to 15 percent of Americans, and about 800,000 people a year have operations to remove their gallbladder because of gallstones, notes Gallstones.com. Gallstones are small stone-like substances made from bile pigment or cholesterol that has developed within the gallbladder.
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Cycling is a fun and effective form of exercise, but you might worry that pressure from a bicycle saddle can cause urinary, sexual and prostate problems. With precautions, you can enjoy your bike ride without causing any long-term damage.
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People often cut sugar out of their diet when trying to lose weight, control diabetes or simply improve the quality of their food and beverage choices. Regardless of the reason, giving up sugar can be challenging. Also, the omission of sugar or other related diet changes may even be linked to headaches.
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More than one possible cause of developing itchy skin while losing weight exists. The cause may be the diet itself: low-fat diets in particular are likely to cause dry skin, which may become itchy.
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Heavy bleeding during menstruation is called menorrhagia. Many women at some point in their reproductive years have experienced heavy bleeding during their period, according to the National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health.
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Diagnosing abdominal pain is tricky due to the plethora of organs and structures in the abdomen. The causes of left sided abdominal pain, specifically felt after eating, can usually be pinpointed to the structures on that side of the belly. St.
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Two of the main components of human blood are red blood cells and white blood cells. While both types of blood cells are produced in similar ways, they have very different functions in the body. Without both red and white blood cells, bodily functions that are essential to good health would not be possible.
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Depressant drugs are prescribed to relieve tension, anxiety and irritability. In addition, depressant drugs can treat insomnia. Orally taken, depressant drugs have a high potential for abuse, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Many situations can lead to back pain, including obesity, poor posture, improper body mechanics, arthritis, disc injuries and nerve entrapment. Some back pain is worse when sitting, while others feel more pain when standing, twisting and bending. Some patients also experience a worsening of back pain while walking.
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There can be many reasons why a person can feel weak and light-headed. Most of these can be treated quickly and aren't serious; however, sometimes these symptoms can signal a more serious condition. Treatment will depend on the reason for these symptoms. Always seek medical treatment if someone becomes unconscious.
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The bones in the neck region of the spine, known as cervical vertebrae, are numbered 1 to 7 beginning from the top. Discs serve as cushions between the vertebrae. The C3 and C4 disc -- commonly noted as C3-C4 -- is between the third and fourth cervical vertebrae.
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