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Appendicitis
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Blockage may also result from infection, since the appendix can swell in response to any infection...
Read moreClostridium Difficile (C. Diff)
diff bacteria that are outside the body turn into spores that can live on surfaces for weeks or months. diff) is a type of bacteria that can cause ...
Read moreAutosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) causes a lot of fluid- filled sacs, called cysts, to grow in your kidneys. ADPKD is caused by ...
Read moreAchalasia: what You Should Know
Achalasia happens when the processes that move food to your stomach don’t work like they should. It can take years to develop, and some people igno...
Read moreSAM-E (S-Adenosylmethionine, SAMe)
For depression, many studies have started patients at 400 to 600 milligrams daily. Although SAM-e has been studied as a treatment for liver problem...
Read moreCoenzyme Q10: CoQ10
Although CoQ10 is sometimes sold as an energy supplement, there is no evidence that it will boost energy in a typical person. Studies have used dos...
Read moreLong-Term Weight Loss: 5 Tips
It's mostly about time: 15 minutes, to be specific. So eat slower, giving your brain enough time to notice that you've eaten. Also, changing your e...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
Therefore, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are advising women who may become pregnant, pregnan...
Read moreVitamin D Deficiency
If you shun the sun, suffer from milk allergies, or adhere to a strict vegan diet, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Because the body ma...
Read moreHigh-Protein, Low-Carb Diets Explained
By comparison, the American Heart Association, the National Cholesterol Education Program, and the American Cancer Society all recommend a diet in ...
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