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What are the Major Types of Heart Disease?

October 16, 2019 0

Heart disease describes any disorder that directly impacts the structure or function of the heart. Heart disease is the result of damage to part or all of the heart, poor supply of nutrients and oxygen …

5 Most Common Causes of Varicose Eczema

October 12, 2019 0

Varicose eczema is a chronic skin condition affecting the lower legs. As it often occurs alongside varicose veins, the complications from it are also often similar to those that occur with varicose veins. While the …

5 Plant Sources of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

October 8, 2019 0

Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats and, along with omega-6 fatty acids, form the so-called essential fatty acids. They get their name from the fact that they’re essential for the body, although it’s not able …

Degenerative Joint Disease: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

October 7, 2019 0

Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, encompasses disorders that affect hyaline cartilage and subchondral bones. It also causes pain, inflammation and prevents normal movements. After all, cartilage is the tissue responsible for covering the …

5 Most Common Causes and Risk Factors of Colon Cancer

September 30, 2019 0

Colon cancer is a malignancy that originates in an individual’s large intestine or colon. Colon cancer can develop in an individual of any age but is more common in older adults. Symptoms of colon cancer …

5 Ways to Treat a Concussion

September 24, 2019 0

A concussion is the mildest form of traumatic brain injury. The injury usually occurs after a blow to the head or after whiplash causes fast shaking of the head and brain. Concussions cause an alteration …

Addison’s Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

September 20, 2019 0

Typically, to talk about Addison’s disease is to talk about adrenal insufficiency. First of all, it’s important to know that this disease is very uncommon. After all, the incidence, or new cases, is only 0.83 …

5 Most Common Causes of Constipation

September 15, 2019 0

Constipation refers to infrequent bowel movements, and it is typically diagnosed in cases where a patient has had fewer than three stools in a week. A patient may also be constipated if passing stools involves …

5 Science-Based Health Benefits of Krill Oil

September 13, 2019 0

Krill are small crustaceans similar to shrimp, and they are a major food source for whales, penguins, seals, and fish. Krill oil is typically extracted from a species of Antarctic krill, and it is sold …

5 Signs and Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis

September 12, 2019 0

Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, and is currently the most common type of eczema diagnosed in the United States. Approximately eighteen million adults in the United States have this chronic condition, and the …

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