Fructose malabsorption is a condition characterized by the poor absorption of fructose and other short-chain fermentable carbohydrates such as lactose, fructans, galactans and polyols.

Botox, medically known as botulinum toxin type A, is an FDA-approved injectable prescription drug administered by a physician to temporarily remove or loosen facial wrinkles, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Chest congestion caused during pregnancy is normal and should not cause any harm to your growing fetus. While uncomfortable at times, congestion does not usually cause any other problems during pregnancy unless it's associated with another illness.

Oral fluid drug tests are a popular choice with employers and with parents who want to test their teens for drugs. Among oral fluid drug tests, the swab type is the most common.

Alfredo sauce originated in Rome during the early 1900s, when master chef Alfredo di Lelio combined select ingredients to satisfy and nourish his pregnant wife. The simple but flavorful sauce was originally served over fettuccine, or egg noodles, which absorb the sauce's rich, fatty flavor.

Police use breathalyzers to measure a driver's blood alcohol content after a vehicle stop. If the breathalyzer shows the driver's blood alcohol content to be higher than the legal limit, she may be charged with DUI or DWI -- driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated.

Alcoholism is characterized by a physiological and psychological addiction to the substance, which gradually occurs from chronic use changing brain chemistry. The University of Maryland Medical Center notes that alcohol abuse and alcoholism impact nearly 18 million Americans in a given year.

Ginger has a long history of medicinal use and has been prescribed to treat indigestion, nausea, diarrhea and other ailments for thousands of years. The University of Maryland Medical Center advises that fresh ginger and ginger capsules may also help to treat or prevent nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness.

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.

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.

Niacin is an essential vitamin, also called vitamin B-3 or nicotinic acid. Your body uses it for turning food into energy, as well as for DNA, cell signaling and cell differentiation. Niacin is also prescribed by doctors to help lower LDL cholesterol, increase HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides.

People with an addictive personality are emotionally insecure, says Craig Nakken, a certified drug counselor and the author of "The Addictive Personality." They don't trust themselves or other people as a source of security, support and positive feedback.