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Symptoms of bipolar disorder have been found in a greater percentage of people across America of late. Surveys suggest that the number of people getting diagnosed with the disorder increases every year. The signs and symptoms can vary from mild to severe. However, the signs and symptoms of the...
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Lung cancer is a type of disease that starts in the small tissue of the lung. In many cases, it begins by forming in cells that are lining a person’s air passages. Lung cancer comes in two different forms known as small and non-small cell. In order to diagnose...
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Arthritis refers to joint inflammation. You might have encountered some stiffness in your joints, maybe some pain or shortcoming, or in serious cases even some weakness, swelling and inflammation. These side effects can frequently be credited to some type of arthritis, as there are more than 100 related conditions....
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The majority of cases of skin cancer essentially happen on parts of the body that are not exposed to direct sunlight. Besides, many deaths due to skin cancer are actually not more than ten thousand in the complete population of the U.S. To be more exact, there is a...
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Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is in excess because your pancreas doesn’t have enough to regulate the glucose level entering your blood cells or the produced doesn’t function well. You can manage diabetes well by healthy eating habits combined with regular exercises...
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The sinuses are hollow pockets inside the bones that surround your nose. They produce mucus that drains into your nose. If your nose is swollen as a result of inflammation, it can block your sinuses and cause pain, post-nasal drip, congestion, coughing, and facial or tooth pain. Sinusitis can...
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Ulcerative colitis might be causing a lot of pain for you, and you might be calling in your doctor too many times. That’s the reason why this article is important to you, and we are going to give you some important information so you can make the right decision...
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Lung cancer is a cancer that begins in lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, when cancer grows in these organs, it is a very serious disease. In fact, lung cancer is the leading cause of...
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Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage is defined as the sudden loss of a fetus during the early stages of pregnancy—usually before the 20th week. According to the American Pregnancy Association, approximately 10% to 25% of all clinically confirmed pregnancies will end in miscarriage. The causes of miscarriage...
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With the approval of new Hepatitis C treatments by the FDA into the market, there have been mixed reactions as to whether it is best for sick patients. With the price being the main reason for complaints, the new drugs are more welcomed as they have made the treatment...
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Melanoma is cancer that begins in your melanocytes—the pigment-producing cells that give color to your skin. Although common, melanoma can be serious, more so than other types of skin cancer, because it may spread to other parts of your body. Here is a look at the main types of...
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How is Colorectal Cancer Treated? Treatment for colon cancer depends upon the stage of the cancer when discovered. Initial screenings such as colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies can detect pre-cancerous tumors in the colon. These tumors can be removed and tested for cancer. These preventative screenings are extremely important in preventing...
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Psoriasis is a condition which is caused by an infection of the skin. Scalp plaque psoriasis is the development of a psoriasis sore on the scalp as well as other parts of the body. There is currently no cure for psoriasis, but there are scalp plaque psoriasis treatments available....
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the world according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But just like cancer, there are many different types of heart disease. Some prevent blood from flowing freely to and from the heart,...
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There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and spreads more slowly than other affected cells; and recent findings show that lung cancer survival rates have improved. Therefore,...
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Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage is the sudden loss of pregnancy before the 20th week. However, it occurs most often before the 12th week. About 15% to 20% of all confirmed pregnancies will result in miscarriage, but as many as 75% of all conceptions will end up as miscarriages. The...
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Many of the cancer treatment and therapies nowadays are strong and efficient in the battle against cancer. Long gone are the days when humans were powerless against cancer and its consequences. It is widespread knowledge that cancer is still difficult to cure. However, the advancements in treatment strategies today,...
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There are a number of metastatic lung cancer treatment options, but one needs to find out the right information about the treatment that will work best for them. An effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer can be administered by a health professional specialized in oncology, but you still...
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There are some diseases that are quite unpredictable. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is just one of them. Like today, your joints may feel extremely well and painless. However, tomorrow, the pain and swelling may flare up, causing you to want to stay in bed all day. The symptoms known as...
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Blood clots can range from mild and easily treatable to very severe. Whatever your situation and urgency may be, it’s important to know your options before starting any medication or your blood clot treatment plan. Blood clots can have a variety of symptoms, depending on where in the body...
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Lung cancer causes more deaths worldwide than any other form of cancer. There are two main forms of the disease: small cell and non-small cell, and the vast majority of cases (85 to 90 percent) belong to the latter category. Small cell (or oat cell) tumors often originate in...
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A miscarriage is a spontaneous loss of pregnancy that occurs before the 20th week. Miscarriages can be difficult physically, but they can also be very emotionally draining as well. No matter the circumstances, miscarrying can be a devastating experience for both you and your partner. You might feel angry, guilty, or...
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Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. This condition sometimes develops when you don’t move for a long period of time, such as after surgery or an accident when you...
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Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, the healthcare team will determine staging to communicate how far the disease has progressed. Determining the stage helps to determine the best way to contain and eliminate the breast cancer. Staging is based...
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a chronic disorder that often affects children and continues into adulthood. In this article, we shall highlight some important ADHD information, from some crucial ADHD facts to information about ADHD medications and treatments. ADHD is a combination of persistent problems like difficulty...
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Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It is also known as a seizure disorder and diagnosed when a person has two or more seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition such as alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar. There has been...
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Knowing the warning signs of seizures can be a potentially lifesaving skill set. Whether you have loved ones who are prone to this condition or not, these skills can make anyone someone’s hero. Seizures can be daunting, but most of us know a little bit about recognizing a seizure...
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Many people struggle with the problem of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth react to abrasive substances and hot or cold temperatures that normally do not bother the average person. You may also have trouble with certain brands of toothpaste, experiencing shooting pain from the tooth to the nerve whenever you...
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Gum disease is a progressive infection in your gums and surrounding teeth and bones. Although the infection can occur at any age, it is most common among adults. If left untreated, gum disease can cause serious destruction to your teeth, gums, and bone. There are three main stages of gum disease....
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Deep vein thrombosis, commonly abbreviated “DVT,” is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. DVT is a serious condition because if a blood clot in your vein breaks loose, it can travel through...
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Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in men after lung and prostate cancer according to the reports from the National Cancer Institute. The reports also find it to be the fourth most common cancer in women after lung, breast and cervical cancer. The symptoms are normally very...
Symptoms of bipolar disorder have been found in a greater percentage of people across America of late. Surveys suggest that the number of people getting diagnosed with the disorder increases every year. The signs and symptoms can vary from mild to severe. However, the signs and symptoms of the...
Lung cancer is a type of disease that starts in the small tissue of the lung. In many cases, it begins by forming in cells that are lining a person’s air passages. Lung cancer comes in two different forms known as small and non-small cell. In order to diagnose...
Arthritis refers to joint inflammation. You might have encountered some stiffness in your joints, maybe some pain or shortcoming, or in serious cases even some weakness, swelling and inflammation. These side effects can frequently be credited to some type of arthritis, as there are more than 100 related conditions....
The majority of cases of skin cancer essentially happen on parts of the body that are not exposed to direct sunlight. Besides, many deaths due to skin cancer are actually not more than ten thousand in the complete population of the U.S. To be more exact, there is a...
Diabetes is a condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is in excess because your pancreas doesn’t have enough to regulate the glucose level entering your blood cells or the produced doesn’t function well. You can manage diabetes well by healthy eating habits combined with regular exercises...
The sinuses are hollow pockets inside the bones that surround your nose. They produce mucus that drains into your nose. If your nose is swollen as a result of inflammation, it can block your sinuses and cause pain, post-nasal drip, congestion, coughing, and facial or tooth pain. Sinusitis can...
Ulcerative colitis might be causing a lot of pain for you, and you might be calling in your doctor too many times. That’s the reason why this article is important to you, and we are going to give you some important information so you can make the right decision...
Lung cancer is a cancer that begins in lungs. The lungs are located in the chest and are responsible for taking in oxygen and removing carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, when cancer grows in these organs, it is a very serious disease. In fact, lung cancer is the leading cause of...
Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage is defined as the sudden loss of a fetus during the early stages of pregnancy—usually before the 20th week. According to the American Pregnancy Association, approximately 10% to 25% of all clinically confirmed pregnancies will end in miscarriage. The causes of miscarriage...
With the approval of new Hepatitis C treatments by the FDA into the market, there have been mixed reactions as to whether it is best for sick patients. With the price being the main reason for complaints, the new drugs are more welcomed as they have made the treatment...
Melanoma is cancer that begins in your melanocytes—the pigment-producing cells that give color to your skin. Although common, melanoma can be serious, more so than other types of skin cancer, because it may spread to other parts of your body. Here is a look at the main types of...
How is Colorectal Cancer Treated? Treatment for colon cancer depends upon the stage of the cancer when discovered. Initial screenings such as colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies can detect pre-cancerous tumors in the colon. These tumors can be removed and tested for cancer. These preventative screenings are extremely important in preventing...
Psoriasis is a condition which is caused by an infection of the skin. Scalp plaque psoriasis is the development of a psoriasis sore on the scalp as well as other parts of the body. There is currently no cure for psoriasis, but there are scalp plaque psoriasis treatments available....
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the world according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But just like cancer, there are many different types of heart disease. Some prevent blood from flowing freely to and from the heart,...
There are three vital things you should know about lung cancer: it is an equal opportunity “killer;” non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common type and grows and spreads more slowly than other affected cells; and recent findings show that lung cancer survival rates have improved. Therefore,...
Also referred to as a spontaneous abortion, a miscarriage is the sudden loss of pregnancy before the 20th week. However, it occurs most often before the 12th week. About 15% to 20% of all confirmed pregnancies will result in miscarriage, but as many as 75% of all conceptions will end up as miscarriages. The...
Many of the cancer treatment and therapies nowadays are strong and efficient in the battle against cancer. Long gone are the days when humans were powerless against cancer and its consequences. It is widespread knowledge that cancer is still difficult to cure. However, the advancements in treatment strategies today,...
There are a number of metastatic lung cancer treatment options, but one needs to find out the right information about the treatment that will work best for them. An effective treatment for non-small cell lung cancer can be administered by a health professional specialized in oncology, but you still...
There are some diseases that are quite unpredictable. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is just one of them. Like today, your joints may feel extremely well and painless. However, tomorrow, the pain and swelling may flare up, causing you to want to stay in bed all day. The symptoms known as...
Blood clots can range from mild and easily treatable to very severe. Whatever your situation and urgency may be, it’s important to know your options before starting any medication or your blood clot treatment plan. Blood clots can have a variety of symptoms, depending on where in the body...
Lung cancer causes more deaths worldwide than any other form of cancer. There are two main forms of the disease: small cell and non-small cell, and the vast majority of cases (85 to 90 percent) belong to the latter category. Small cell (or oat cell) tumors often originate in...
A miscarriage is a spontaneous loss of pregnancy that occurs before the 20th week. Miscarriages can be difficult physically, but they can also be very emotionally draining as well. No matter the circumstances, miscarrying can be a devastating experience for both you and your partner. You might feel angry, guilty, or...
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. This condition sometimes develops when you don’t move for a long period of time, such as after surgery or an accident when you...
Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, the healthcare team will determine staging to communicate how far the disease has progressed. Determining the stage helps to determine the best way to contain and eliminate the breast cancer. Staging is based...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a chronic disorder that often affects children and continues into adulthood. In this article, we shall highlight some important ADHD information, from some crucial ADHD facts to information about ADHD medications and treatments. ADHD is a combination of persistent problems like difficulty...
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nervous system. It is also known as a seizure disorder and diagnosed when a person has two or more seizures that were not caused by some known medical condition such as alcohol withdrawal or extremely low blood sugar. There has been...
Knowing the warning signs of seizures can be a potentially lifesaving skill set. Whether you have loved ones who are prone to this condition or not, these skills can make anyone someone’s hero. Seizures can be daunting, but most of us know a little bit about recognizing a seizure...
Many people struggle with the problem of sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth react to abrasive substances and hot or cold temperatures that normally do not bother the average person. You may also have trouble with certain brands of toothpaste, experiencing shooting pain from the tooth to the nerve whenever you...
Gum disease is a progressive infection in your gums and surrounding teeth and bones. Although the infection can occur at any age, it is most common among adults. If left untreated, gum disease can cause serious destruction to your teeth, gums, and bone. There are three main stages of gum disease....
Deep vein thrombosis, commonly abbreviated “DVT,” is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. DVT is a serious condition because if a blood clot in your vein breaks loose, it can travel through...
Colon Cancer is the third most common cancer in men after lung and prostate cancer according to the reports from the National Cancer Institute. The reports also find it to be the fourth most common cancer in women after lung, breast and cervical cancer. The symptoms are normally very...