Swine Influenza aka H1N1

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Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. In the recent outbreak cases of human infec...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Definition

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints, resulting in substantial los...

Inhibiting TAK-1 Reverses Pancreatic cCncer Resistance to Chemotherapy

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Inhibiting the action of an enzyme called TAK-1 reverses pancreatic cancer resistance to chemotherapy , a finding that could lead to the de...

Face Masks and Hand-Washing May Stop Flu

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Amy Norton Face masks and clean hands may be key to preventing the influenza virus from spreading among family members, a study published M...

Brain Exercise Delays The Onset of Dementia

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Anne Harding A new study in Bronx seniors provides yet more evidence that keeping your brain active for fun can keep dementia at bay. Dr. Ch...

Michael Jackson's Health Problem History

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Pop icon Michael Jackson , 50, who died Thursday afternoon after being rushed to a Los Angeles hospital in cardiac arrest, had a long histo...

Are you at risk for diabetes?

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Definition of Diabetes Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism, the process by which the body uses digested food for energy and growth. Most of...

Induced Labor by means of Relaxation, Breathing, Orgasm ...

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The Lamaze Technique is a natural childbirth technique developed in the 1940s by French obstetrician Dr. Ferdinand Lamaze as an alternative ...

What To Ask Your Doctor During Your Visit

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Your relationship with your doctor greatly influences your ability to make wise health decisions. It can also affect the outcome of your car...

What Is Erectile Dysfunction?

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Erectile Dysfunction is a male sexual dysfunction that makes men incapable of triggering off erections or sustaining the erections long enou...

The Side-Effects of Viagra

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Every drug is accompanied with some of its side effects too apart from its benefits and Viagra is also no exception to it. But the side effe...

The causes of Erectile Dysfunction

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The causes of erectile dysfunction can be broadly classified into two principal categories, physiological and psychological causes. From the...

Viagra and Depression Induced Erectile Dysfunction

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The term 'Impotence' has been replaced with 'Erectile Dysfunction' by the National Institute Health, USA . The erectile dysf...

What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia a.k.a Enlarged Prostate?

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), known as an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate that commonly occurs in men ove...

Could Your Child Be Suffering From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), is a common mental condition characte...

Breastfeeding Does NOT sag New Mother's Breast

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Breastfeeding won’t make a new mom’s breasts sag, but having more babies might, a new study indicates. “A lot of times, if a woman comes in ...

Safe Handling Tips for Preventing Foodborne Illness From Pet Food and Pet Treats

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Consumers can take steps to help prevent foodborne illness, including Salmonella -related illness, when handling pet foods and treats. These...

Why You must take the Flu Shot this Flu Season?

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Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. Flu—the short name for influenza—is caused by viruses. Viruses are very small germs. So...

"Sunshine" Vitamin D Reduces Breast Cancer Risk

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Nidhi Sharma Women who get an adequate amount of vitamin D through daily exposure to the Sun are less likely to develop breast cancer as com...

The Safety and Risks of Acupuncture Treatment

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Most modern acupuncturists use disposable stainless steel needles of fine diameter (0.007" to 0.020", 0.18 mm to 0.51 mm), sterili...
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