Articles related to "Diseases"



Lyme Disease: Ticks, deer, and human disease.
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Celiac Disease Update
This article describes celiac disease and the genetic markers that confer susceptibility to its development. This article includes an overview of symptoms and potential complications, and it explains how testing for genetic markers can aid with diagnosis.
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Lateral Line Corrosion (Hole in the head Disease)
Hole in the head disease and what to do when you notice it .
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Morgellons Disease is a Mystery
Delusional parasitosis is a rare, time-honored psychiatric disorder in which you feel bugs crawling under your skin. Is Morgellons disease a variation of this disorder?
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Thyroid Disease Triggers
Autoimmune thyroid disorders develop in people with certain predisposing genes when they're exposed to specific environmental triggers. This article describes these trigg
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Autoimmune Diseases
This article serves as an introduction to autoimmune disorders, including their natural course, causes, symptoms, subtypes and treatment.
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A Cancer Vixen Kicks the Disease
Cancer Vixen is a graphic memoir by Marissa Acocella Marchetto that looks like a comic book. It describes the realities of breast cancer, chemotherapy drugs and radiation
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Kissing Bug – Disease Vector
The kissing bug, an insect of many names, lives close to people in Central and South America and sucks their blood, transmitting Chagas disease in the process.
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Preventing Heartworm Disease
Heartworm disease is easily prevented with heartworm prevention medications that are now availabe through your veterinarian.
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Treating Graves Disease
This article, by a senior autoimmune disease researcher, describes the treatment options for Graves' disease and offers helpful information for making the best decision f
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Mad Cows Over Europe
Spring is upon us and summer is just around the corner. In travel terms, this means that the annual summertime stampede of tourists is about to descend upon Europe
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Fresh and Saltwater Ich
Fresh and salt water ich and what to do.
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Mad Cow Disease: What is it and should we be concerned?
Mad cow disease and a variant form of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease in humans in the UK has caused a lot of concern. Click above to see what Mad cow disease is and what causes it.
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A Parasite in the Blood Supply
American sleeping sickness, or Chagas disease, is caused by a parasite, and it can be transmitted through organ or blood donation.
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Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an autoimmune triad that initially emerges as allergic rhinitis and later progresses to eosinophilia and vasculitis. Read on to learn more.
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Heart Healthy Grapefruit
A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?
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What is Lupus?
Details on the signs and symptoms of this autoimmune disease including causes, treatment and dietary advice.
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Women: Get Up and Move
The March 22-29th issue of JAMA is dedicated to Women's health. This is the first of several articles that sum up the findings reported in this week's publication. This study found that women benefit more than men from aspirin therapy and rarely suffer a heart attack following exercise - especially if they exercise on a regular basis.
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Your Waistline:
According to a new study, the size of your waist is more important than your weight in predicting heart disease.
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What is an Ebola Virus?: An emerging disease from Africa.
Ebola virus infections are very deadly. Find out more by clicking below.
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Rheumatoid Factor
This article describes the rheumatoid factor (RF) test, and it explains how RF contributes to symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and several other autimmune disorders.
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HEARTWORMS AND GREYHOUNDS

ANA Patterns
This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha
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De-stressing Not Distressing
"It's not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage depression and anxiety," says Kristin Vickers-Douglas, Ph.D.,
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An Old Plague Coming Back to Haunt Us.: Diphtheria: What is that
When economic crisis hits a country vaccinations are usually the first thing to go. This can have very serious consequences.
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Book Review: The Fiber 35 Diet
Tired of low-fat and low-carb diets? See how increasing your fiber can change the way you eat and feel.
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California's Temecula Valley Wines
Temecula Valley is Southern California's newest and most promising wine region. Description, history, and accommodation recommendations.
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Heartworm Cats
A diagnosis of heartworm disease in cats is rare but heartworm prevention is still necessary for the life of your cat.
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Heartworm Treatment
Your veterinarian has told you some bad news, your dog has heartworms. Heartworm disease is a serious infection but the good news is heartworm treatment is available.
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Dengue Fever: New Hope : My, What Research Can Do!

Fish Tuberculosis - TB
Tuberculosis in tropical fish and what to do.
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Lupus Spouses
Among all the doctors, nurses, volunteers and support groups, there is the unsung hero of the lupus patient: The Lupus Spouse.
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Silica is a Worry Beyond Just the Workplace
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Diabetes Defined
If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with diabetes, this article is a good place to start. We define the disease, let you know what to expect with treatment, and give general information on managing the disease.
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Fabulous Fish Oil
Omega-3 in fish oil can improve the quality of life for those with ADHD, rheumatoid arthritis, premenstrual syndrome & cramps, combats heart disease and fights depression
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Pitfalls of the ANA Test
Although today's ANA test using immunofluorescence is considered the gold standard for diagnosing a number of different autoimmune disorders, its results are prone to misinterpretation. This article describes what you can expect from the current ANA test.
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Dental Care For Dogs and Cats
Keeping your dogs teeth or cats teeth clean is important for their health. Home dog or cat dental care can be easy.
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Helping Your Child Become Active
Considering how to help your overweight child lose weight; cultivating nutritional awareness, activity and fun are some of the tools you'll need.
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Caregivers Helping Caregivers
How caregivers can help one another.
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How do you get a better Poinsettia?: Infect it with a Phytoplasm

Symptoms and Life Cycle of Tetanus: Why Lockjaw Immunization is Important
When was the last time you got a tetanus shot? If you can't remember when then maybe it is time to get one.
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Compost - the Silver Bullet
Compost is the best friend of the organic gardener. It fights disease, provides nutrients, conserves those nutrients, and neutralizes acidic or alkaline soil. You can never have too much compost. Read about all these benefits of compost and then go use it in your garden.
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Notorious Drug Given Second Chance
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One-Day Getaway: Senlis and Chantilly
Spend the day in Senlis and Chantilly, 2 amazing small towns about 30 miles north of Paris.
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Rhododendrons & Azaleas
If the Rhododendron is King of the broad-leafed evergreens, then the Azalea is Queen. While I do have something blooming all season, there is nothing like the concentrated flower-power of the "Rhodies" and Azaleas in May. Actually, both are Rhododendrons and members of the ericaceae family like heaths and heathers.
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Adopting the Older Greyhound

BEWARE of BLOAT

Not All That Grows In Our Food Is Bad!: Lactobacillus a friend,

Our Stolen Future; a Book with its own Web Site

Maggie the Kerry Blue Terrier: The international life of a Pureb


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