Blood pressure is often one of the first tests to be performed when visiting a doctor. Achieving normal blood pressure readings is a measure of good health.

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Type 1 diabetes (also known as insulin-dependent diabetes) occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin.

Tonsillectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on children, but sometimes adults need to have their tonsils removed, too. Infection is the most likely reason your doctor may recommend a tonsillectomy.

Lunges and split squats share similarities that make the two exercises easy to confuse. To understand the differences between them, focus on the muscles they activate and the form considerations of each. The differences may appear subtle, but the exercises differ significantly.

Inflammation of pleurisy is an inflammation of the membrane around the lungs, called the pleura. This membrane is two layers thick and lines the chest cavity, thereby protecting the lungs. In healthy individuals, there is a thick layer of fluid between the two pleura.

Shortness of breath can range from the merely uncomfortable to the potentially dangerous. If you have found yourself gasping for breath after climbing a few flights of stairs, or while carrying heavy packages, you may simply be out of shape.

Nutrition before, during and after pregnancy directly impacts the health of a mother and baby. Prior to becoming pregnant, women should achieve and maintain a healthy weight. If a woman is overweight or obese, she should follow a reduced-calorie diet until she achieves a healthy weight.

Wearing contact lenses can be more comfortable if you clean them regularly. Visual acuity is better as well. Cleaning solutions help to remove dirt and protein deposits from the surface of the lens.

Ambien, also known by the generic name zolpidem, enhances inhibitory signaling in the brain by binding to a particular subclass of chemical receptors called benzodiazepine-GABA receptors.

An ulcer is a sore that is located along the digestive tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, duodenum (beginning of the intestines), and the small and large intestines. Ulcers can be caused by a bacterial infection or medical condition that creates excessive stomach acid production.

A dry throat is a common condition that often occurs during the cooler months of the year. It can occur at any time, however, depending on the cause. Allergies, colds, the flu, sinus congestion, smoking, environmental irritants and other conditions that lead to mouth breathing are common causes.