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Why Do I Bite My Nails and How Do I Stop?
About half of all kids and teens bite their nails. Most nail biting is automatic -- you do it without thinking. You may also find yourself doing it...
Read moreSjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to go haywire and attack healthy cells instead of invading bacteria or v...
Read moreSideroblastic Anemia
The most common form of inherited SA is known as X-linked sideroblastic anemia. Although doctors don’t know the exact cause of acquired SA in most ...
Read moreWhat is a Sickle Cell Crisis?
This reduces the number of painful crises from sickling blood cells. Crizanlizumab-tmca (Adakveo) helps stop the blood cells from sticking together...
Read moreSevere Hearing Loss
Severe hearing loss means you can hear some sounds, but very poorly. To understand how hearing loss happens, it helps to know how your ear works. T...
Read moreReconstructive Surgery
Unlike elective cosmetic procedures, most insurance carriers cover the costs of reconstructive surgery, especially if you are experiencing a functi...
Read moreWhat is Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome? is it The Same as AEC?
AEC is caused by a glitch in one of your genes, the TP63 gene. If either copy of your TP63 gene has the glitch, you’ll have AEC. Usually, your doct...
Read moreWhat is Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome?
Rabson-Mendenhall syndrome is part a group of conditions that doctors call severe insulin resistance syndromes. When you have Rabson-Mendenhall, it...
Read moreHow to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
That’s all the more reason to make sure your home is safe. These detectors are available at hardware stores and other retailers, and your home shou...
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