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Bipolar disorder is a lifelong mental illness that causes extreme highs and lows in both behavior and in state of mind. These sudden emotional shifts are referred to as either manic or depressive episodes, and they can be the source of great difficulties in the life of someone who...
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Bacterial meningitis is the most dangerous and potentially deadly form of meningitis. It occurs when bacteria enter the blood stream and migrate to the brain or spinal cord. If it is not detected and treated quickly, serious complications or even death can occur. Risk Factors There are some people...
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Doctors really don’t know exactly what causes most types of liver cancer, but there are some risk factors that contribute to the disease. Anything that increases your chances of developing liver cancer is considered a risk factor. There are some risk factors that you cannot change, such as your...
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Stool or fecal matter is usually what absorbs fluids into the intestine. When this is all combined with the inside movement of the intestine, this is what gets the fluids through without difficulty. If the fecal matter remains in the colon area for too long, or takes its time...
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Migraine Headache Information Migraine headaches are caused when blood vessels in the head dilate suddenly. About fifteen to twenty percent of men and twenty-five to thirty percent of women have migraine headache, and more than half of these sufferers have a family history of migraine. Nobody knows the exact...
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Understanding just exactly what ADHD is means part of the battle is already won when it comes to ensuring that your child is able to live a full and productive life, even if they have been diagnosed with this very common childhood disorder. So what exactly is Attention Deficit...
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body rather than protect it. As a result, the healthy tissue is targeted and damaged. A lupus rash on the face is one of the most obvious signs of the condition, making it distinct from other ailments....
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Congestive heart failure, more commonly known simply as heart failure, refers to a condition where the heart is either unable to sufficiently pump blood throughout the body or unable to prevent the blood from “backing up” to the lungs. This article will detail not only the causes of this...
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Spine Pain Causes Spine pain is typically caused by habits or injuries to muscles around the spinal area. When these are not seen to, pain generally occurs and can lead to a further problems down the road. Some of these problems include: Muscle strain, herniated discs, fractures and Osteoarthritis....