How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Examples of Skin Cancers
Skin cancer is a tumor within the skin. The American Cancer Society reports that non-melanoma skin cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer in the United States, occurring in more than 1 million people annually. Those with fair skin…
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What Are the Effects of Dilantin?
October 25, 2013 Mental Health
Dilantin (phenytoin sodium) is an antiepileptic (anti-seizure) drug used in the treatment of grand mal and temporal lobe seizures. Dilantin is available in an oral suspension or pill form. If you are pregnant, or planning to become pregnant, you should…
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Creams to Reduce Eye Puffiness
October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Your eyes are usually the first spot on your face to show your age, and to combat puffiness, you’ll need a special eye cream–your regular facial moisturizer probably isn’t going to do the trick, health and wellness expert Dayle Haddon…
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Celiac Sprue Disease & Symptoms
Celiac sprue disease, also called celiac disease or gluten intolerance, is an inherited autoimmune digestive disorder that can affect children and adults. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease affects nearly 1 in 133 Americans. People with celiac disease…
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300.21 Panic Disorder
October 25, 2013 Mental Health
Overview In the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2000), the number 300.21 is the code for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia. Both panic disorders and agoraphobia are anxiety disorders. While panic disorders are characterized by recurrent…
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Health Complications of Sickle Cell Anemia
Sickle cell disease is a condition where the body makes defective red blood cells that have a peculiar sickle shape. It is a genetic disease which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), affects between 70,000 to…
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Harmful Effects of Benzene
In all likelihood, you will encounter the chemical benzene today. It is present in the air largely as a pollutant from manufacturing and motor vehicle exhaust. Many manufacturing processes involve benzene including the production detergents, medicines, synthetic fabrics and dyes….
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3 Ways to Treat Bipolar Disorder With Hormone Therapy
1. Take Thyroid Hormone Many people with low levels of thyroid hormone production in their bodies have depression or bipolar disorder. Thyroid hormones has displayed a beneficial effect in these cases even if you have a normal thyroid. The thyroid…
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What Are the Symptoms of a Menstrual Period?
October 25, 2013 Women's Health
A menstrual period, the time of the month when a woman’s uterus sheds its lining, can vary greatly from woman to woman. Not only does the length and frequency vary, but the symptoms of a menstrual period differ as well….
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DISH Spine Disease
Overview Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis is the actual name for the condition that is understandably often referred to by the abbreviation DISH. While the condition can affect other areas of the skeleton, it predominantly involves the spine. DISH is a…
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After a Divorce Moving on to a new Life
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
I thought I was going to die the day my husband told me to leave our family home, it came so suddenly and out of the blue that I had no idea what my children and I were going to…
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What Are the Effects of Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that attacks the liver, causing inflammation. Symptoms of hepatitis C usually don’t manifest until liver damage begins. Hepatitis C is considered the most serious of the hepatitis diseases. Hepatitis C is most commonly…
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Effects of Spirituality on Cancer Patients
Cancer remains one of the top public health threats around the world. In the U.S. alone, 1.5 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2009, according to American Cancer Society. While new treatments continue to improve the lives of millions…
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Are There Any Side Effects to Low Potassium?
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
Potassium is an electrolyte in the blood that regulates body functions. In most situations, electrolyte levels change as the body’s water level changes. Low potassium levels, or hypokalemia, result when blood levels drop below 3.5 milliequivalents per liter. According to…
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How to Get Rid of a Baby’s Hiccups
Overview Hiccups are common in infants. In fact, many moms remember feeling hiccups that happened while the baby was still in the womb. They happen when a muscle called the diaphragm contracts. They can happen on their own or as…
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What Are the Effects of Smoking Tobacco?
The American Cancer Society (ACS) calls cigarette smoking the single major cause of cancer death in the United States. Smoking is linked to mortality from cardiovascular disease and lung disorders. Cigarette smoke contains thousands of poisonous particles as well as…
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Nutritional Deficiencies in Alcoholism
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
People who are addicted to alcohol may become severely deficient in important basic vitamins and minerals, directly affecting their health. Individuals who consume more than 30 percent of their calories as alcohol have the greatest risk, particularly for deficiencies in…
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The Effects of Low Blood Sugar
Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood glucose or low blood sugar, happens when blood sugar levels drop below normal range. Hypoglycemia is generally mild and rare in healthy adults with no known glucose or insulin-related problems. Most commonly, hypoglycemia results…
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4 Ways to Control Pain
1. Take a Pain Reliever The first step in controlling most types of pain is to take a pain-relieving drug. Many over-the-counter drugs work wonderfully for this. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are two of the most common over-the-counter pain relievers. More…
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Dangers of Low Blood Sugar
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), also known as low blood glucose, happens when your blood sugar drops below normal levels. In most cases, low blood sugar is mild and temporary. However, serious cases can lead to serious complications. If you have…
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Pine Tar Ingredients
Pine tar is an all-natural ingredient that has been used for centuries for various purposes, including a wood preservative and a coating that is used on wood and metal. It can waterproof boats and preserve buildings. In more recent times,…
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Tips for Keeping your Temper during a Divorce
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
A divorce can be extremely stressful. Even those of use who are normally very levelheaded may feel their tempers begin to rise. Oftentimes the people on the other side do things that are far from considerate, and they may betray…
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The Effects of Food Poisoning
Food poisoning, also known as food-borne illness, occurs after eating food contaminated with toxins, such as bacteria, viruses or parasites. Mild to moderate cases of food poisoning often resolve themselves within several days without need for medical treatment. Severe cases,…
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How to Do 20 Pull-ups
Overview Pull-ups require you to lift and lower your entire body using your upper body strength on a pull-up bar. While this activity may come easy to some, others struggle with completing just one pull-up. In order to do 20…
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Ways That Parents Can Develop Parenting Skills
Children are born with certain traits that are hard-wired, such as temperament and talents, but the parents ultimately shape their children’s personalities and abilities to utilize those traits, report child psychologists and researchers at the Child Development Institute. The quality…
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Considering Divorce how to Deal with Doubt
October 25, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
My parents started down the road to divorce when I was 13 years old. And I swore that I would never, ever follow them down that road. Yet there I was, just nine years later. I thought I’d gone down…
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Side Effects of Probiotics
October 25, 2013 Diet and Nutrition
According to the University of Michigan Health System, probiotic bacteria help to alter the micro flora balance and inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria in your intestines. Probiotics help to improve digestion and even boost immune function. However, although probiotics…
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How to Lose Belly Fat With These Exercises
Overview Excessive belly fat, also known by its scientific name visceral fat, is one of the greatest health risks worldwide and especially in the United States. Heart disease kills more people than any other disease in America and having excessive…
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Drills to Help You Jump Higher
These drills will increase the power and speed in your lower body thus enabling you to jump higher. Both power and speed are attributed to fast-twitch muscle fibers. Such muscles are effectively developed by using movement drills that are quick…
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Cheap Ways to Get Rid of Pimples
October 25, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Pimples are caused when pores in your skin become blocked with dead skin cells and oil. This provides the perfect environment for the growth of a bacteria called P. acnes, which causes acne. There are a number of inexpensive ways…
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