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Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is spread by contact with an infected person’s blood and is extremely contagious. In fact, hepatitis C is approximately seven times more infectious than HIV. It affects the liver, and with time it can lead to cirrhosis...
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When you receive the news from your doctor that you have metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage 4 breast cancer, there is obviously a reason for concern. However, you shouldn’t instantly assume that you will succumb to it the next day, leaving your friends and family behind. People who...
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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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Plaque psoriasis is a chronic condition that is characterized by large, raised, red patches on the skin that are covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. Sometimes these patches, or plaques, can appear scaly and flaky, and they are usually found on the scalp, knees, elbows,...
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So, it might seem like the occasional morning espresso is harmless during the nine months of your pregnancy. And who knows, maybe you weren’t even aware you were pregnant for the first few months of it! And that’s okay. A recent study shows that while the one-in-a-while coffee isn’t...
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The pancreas is the organ that is responsible for delivering enzymes to the body that are essential for digesting food and metabolizing sugar. Cancer of the pancreas occurs when the tissues of the organ are overtaken by harmful tumors that inhibit the way the pancreas functions. Even when pancreatic...
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Suffering from an overactive bladder (OAB) can be upsetting, disappointing and additionally humiliating. OAB alludes to an issue in the bladder that causes it to contract before it is full, bringing about a sudden desire to urinate, which could prompt the accidental loss of urine. With the right diagnosis,...
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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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Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer which is formed by malignant blood plasma cells. These cells are responsible for producing the antibodies which make up the body’s defense arsenal in the immune system. These plasma cells are found in the fleshy center of bones – the bone...
Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is spread by contact with an infected person’s blood and is extremely contagious. In fact, hepatitis C is approximately seven times more infectious than HIV. It affects the liver, and with time it can lead to cirrhosis...
When you receive the news from your doctor that you have metastatic breast cancer, also known as stage 4 breast cancer, there is obviously a reason for concern. However, you shouldn’t instantly assume that you will succumb to it the next day, leaving your friends and family behind. People who...
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...
Plaque psoriasis is a chronic condition that is characterized by large, raised, red patches on the skin that are covered with a silvery white buildup of dead skin cells. Sometimes these patches, or plaques, can appear scaly and flaky, and they are usually found on the scalp, knees, elbows,...
So, it might seem like the occasional morning espresso is harmless during the nine months of your pregnancy. And who knows, maybe you weren’t even aware you were pregnant for the first few months of it! And that’s okay. A recent study shows that while the one-in-a-while coffee isn’t...
The pancreas is the organ that is responsible for delivering enzymes to the body that are essential for digesting food and metabolizing sugar. Cancer of the pancreas occurs when the tissues of the organ are overtaken by harmful tumors that inhibit the way the pancreas functions. Even when pancreatic...
Suffering from an overactive bladder (OAB) can be upsetting, disappointing and additionally humiliating. OAB alludes to an issue in the bladder that causes it to contract before it is full, bringing about a sudden desire to urinate, which could prompt the accidental loss of urine. With the right diagnosis,...
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...
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer which is formed by malignant blood plasma cells. These cells are responsible for producing the antibodies which make up the body’s defense arsenal in the immune system. These plasma cells are found in the fleshy center of bones – the bone...