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11 Sep, 2008

Genital Warts - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment »
Definition: Genital warts are small, benign (harmless) growths caused by a viral infection i.e. Human papillomavirus, typically HPV 6 and HPV 11. A female with genital warts is at an increased risk for developing cervical cancer. Genital warts often occur in clusters and can be very tiny or can spread into large masses on genital tissues. If left untreated, genital warts often disappear.

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11 Sep, 2008

Pneumonia - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment »
Definition: Pneumonia is an acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of one or both lungs. An inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants. The air sacs in the lungs fill with pus and other liquid. Oxygen has trouble reaching your blood. If there is too little oxygen in your blood, your body cells can't work properly. Because of this and spreading infection through the body pneumonia can cause death.

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11 Sep, 2008

Sore-Throat - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment »
Definition: A sore throat is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It is also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis.The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies between the mouth and the larynx or voice box. It is associated most commonly with the common cold or influenza. While most sore throats heal without complications, in some cases, they develop into a serious illness. Pharyngitis is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx, and is referred to as a sore throat. Infection of the tonsils, tonsillitis may occur simultaneously

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11 Sep, 2008

Measles - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment »
Definition: It is an acute, contagious viral disease, usually occurring in childhood and characterized by eruption of red spots on the skin, fever, and catarrhal symptoms. Measles , also known as rubeola, is a potentially disastrous disease. It can be complicated by ear infections, pneumonia , encephalitis. The virus is spread easily through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes or by direct contact with infected nose or throat secretions.

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11 Sep, 2008

Want to lower your High Blood Pressure? Get yourself a dog! »
Pssst, want to positively do something about your High Blood Pressure? Get yourself a pooch and walk it!

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11 Sep, 2008

Gout - A Form Of Arthritis »
Gout is a form of rheumatic disease caused by uric acid deposits in the joints and it is marked by sudden attacks of painful, inflamed joints. It is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. It is the commonest inflammatory arthritis of men above 40 years old, and it is 20 times commoner in men than women; however, the number of postmenopausal women who have gout is increasing.

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12 Nov, 2007

Can Caffeine in Green Tea Cure Parkinson's Disease? »
Once a medical study was published on the application of caffeine for treating Parkinson's disease, it stirred up a lot of controversy. However, in my opinion, caffeine cannot help without causing harm. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, as I illustrate in my book titled, "The Truth About Caffeine". An individual will continue to want bigger quantities of caffeine, no matter what amount he started consuming. As with any drug, the body quickly discovers how to render caffeine's effects void, demanding larger quantities to feel any further stimulation. However, high levels of caffeine can be dangerous and even fatal.

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11 Nov, 2007

Are You Concerned About Excessive Sweating? »
The medical term for excessive sweating is “hyperhidrosis” This is a condition in which the body sweats more then it actually needs to. Also a common “hyperhidrosis” issue is underarm sweating.

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10 Nov, 2007

Examining Insomnia in Children »
Sadly sometimes children are faced with medical problems usually associated with adults and adult behavior, While the age difference between children and adults can be substantial, the negative impacts can be as severe with a child as it is with an adult. Sometimes the child’s negative impacts can be more dramatic and harmful than the adults.

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09 Nov, 2007

Coffee, Caffeine & Parkinson's Disease - The Untold Truth »
A medical study that advised using caffeine to help fight Parkinson's disease has become quite a hot topic. Yet, I look at caffeine as a two edged sword, a risky thing to use regardless of any contribution it might make. It may come as a shock to you that, as I discuss in my book, "The Truth About Caffeine", large amounts of caffeine use removes some of your dopamine neurons. And, even if a person consumes it moderately, sooner or later, he will increase his dosages

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01 Nov, 2007

Finding A Remedy For High Blood Pressure »
If the blood pressure is too high, do not worry; there are ways to lower it down. But what happens when the blood pressure rises? The blood is taken by the heart and sent to the tissues of the body through arteries, and the pressure of the blood means the force used in pushing the blood in the arteries walls.

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01 Nov, 2007

Different Kinds of Gout Causes »
Gout is a painful rheumatic disease that affects more than 800 out of every 100,000 individuals. Arthritic gout can occur at any time after puberty until the age of seventy-five. More common in men than women, arthritic gout can cause intense pain in the joints that can last for a few minutes or a few days. Those with gout should see their doctor to see if there are any medications that may prevent or help with the pain in case of another attack. Most people who have gout will have pain a few times a year. This can vary from person to person based on their lifestyle and heredity.

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01 Nov, 2007

Deciding If This Alternative Is Right For You »
Low Carb Diets - So what’s the big deal with high protein low carbohydrate diets? On these diets you’ll eliminate foods that are high in carbs like bread, pasta and sugar. These foods are commonly used to get a boost of energy so you may feel drained after cutting them out of your diet while you are first getting used to it.

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25 Oct, 2007

How To Use Sustanon, Dosage, Side Effects »
Sustanon is a very popular steroid which is highly appreciated by its users since it offers several advantages when compared to other testosterone compounds. Sustanon is a mixture of four different testosterones which, based on the well timed composition, have a synergetic effect. This special feature has two positive characteristics for the athlete.

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24 Oct, 2007

You Can Beat Anxiety And Panic, And You Can Do It Without Drugs. »
You Can Beat Anxiety And Panic, And You Can Do It Without Drugs.

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