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Diarrhea

If you have watery stools more than three times a day and you're not drinking enough fluids, you could become dehydrated. You should drink at least...

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Blockage may also result from infection, since the appendix can swell in response to any infection...

Clostridium 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 ...

Autosomal 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 ...

Achalasia: 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...

SAM-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...

Potassium

3,800 mg/day. 14 years and up. 18 years and up.

Coenzyme 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...

Long-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...

What 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...

Vitamin 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...

High-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 ...