Nosebleeds, also called epistaxis, have a variety of causes and occur more often in children under the age of 16. In most cases, nosebleeds are caused by minor trauma and stop bleeding within minutes, especially if ice is applied or the bridge of the nose is pinched.
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Soft drinks, soda and energy drinks are big business around the globe. Males aged 12 to 29 years consume an average of more than 160 gallons of soda a year.
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Blood clots form when your blood vessels are injured, which is part of the healing process and usually desirable, but sometimes the process clogs arteries and veins, forming thrombi. Thrombi are made mostly of a fibrous protein called fibrin, which is difficult to dissolve.
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Acidic diets rich in purines, which are commonly found in organ meats, aged cheese, shellfish, mushrooms and wine, promote the formation and precipitation of uric acid crystals.
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Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the primary pathogen that causes common warts to manifest on the hands, feet and sex organs of both men and women. HPV can be transmitted through sexual contact and some varieties have been linked to cervical cancer in women.
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Radiation exposure originates from many sources, not just the fallout from nuclear weapons or power plants. Other sources of radiation include X-rays, microwaves, power lines, cell phones and computer monitors.
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Vitamin B-12 is a large, complex molecule involved in a variety of functions within your body, including some related to digestion. B-12 deficiency is relatively common in the United States and is the cause of many false diagnoses because it can mimic some diseases and be an underlying cause for others.
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Nutritional yeast is a yeast extract made as a nutritional supplement, food additive and flavoring. It is an excellent source of nutrients, especially protein. Nutritional yeast is quite different from brewer’s yeast, baker’s yeast and pathogenic, or disease causing, yeast.
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The relationship status between niacin and migraines is complicated with little scientific information. Niacin is a vitamin that typically causes widening of the blood vessels, or dilation.
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Dry mouth, medically known as xerostomia, is a subjective lack of saliva in the mouth or dryness of the mucosal membranes. The predominant cause of dry mouth is related to reduced saliva gland output, which is affected by diseases, trauma, medications and medical treatments.
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Your spleen is used to filter blood, produce red blood cells and provide lymphocytes and antibodies for your immune system. Most people seem to function fairly well when they lose their spleens, which are very sensitive to trauma.
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Hormonal control of ovulation has been available to women since the early 1960s with the introduction of “the pill.” Initially, dosages of estrogen and progesterone were available only in pill form, but in 2011 they are offered as injections, patches and implants.
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HPV, or human papilloma virus, is primarily responsible for genital warts and common warts of the hands and feet in both men and women. HPV genital infection is one of the most commonly sexually transmitted diseases.
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Caffeine, chemically known as 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine, is considered to be the most popular, largely unregulated drug in the world. Caffeine is consumed in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, many soft drinks and some drugs.
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It has been estimated that the complex system that enables eyesight requires about 30 percent of a person’s oxygen intake and 25 percent of their nutritional intake. Thus, healthy eyesight depends on essential nutrients, such as vitamins.
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Aspergillus is a genus, or category, consisting of hundreds of mold species around the world. Aspergillus species prefer oxygen-rich environments and are common contaminants on starchy foods, such as bread and potatoes, and some nuts, such as peanuts and walnuts.
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The colon, or large intestine, is an essential organ for absorbing nutrients, synthesizing vitamins and regulating water levels in the body. Lack of a well balanced diet, especially foods high in fiber, can lead to clogging of the colon.
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Fungal infections are often a sign of immune deficiency, overuse of antibiotics or lack of hygiene. The most common fungal infections are caused by candida species, especially Candida albicans. Fungi, including yeast varieties, prefer warm, moist areas of the body, such as the genitalia, underarms and feet.
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Cordyceps is a medicinal fungus, or mushroom, (See Ref 1) with a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. People take it for a variety of purposes, including to promote healthy blood sugar levels, reduce fatigue and for anti-aging.
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Diabetes impairs your body’s ability to produce or use insulin, which regulates blood glucose levels and generates energy. In type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce insulin.
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