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Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Pregnant women who have never had diabetes before, but who have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy, are said to have gestational diabetes.Gestational diabetes affects ...

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Understanding Knee Pain

The knee is the largest joint in the body. It has the ability to flex and extend, and to rotate (turn) and translate (glide). It is formed by the: •tibia - shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg •femur - thigh bone or upper leg bone •patella...

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Medication Options For Acne Sufferers

Medication Options For Acne Sufferers by: Marc Howlett Oral Acne Medication Options At the onslaught of puberty, many teens suffer from various radical changes - physical, physiological, emotional.. you name it! Of course, one of the most appar...

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Green Tea and Polyphenols

Green Tea and Polyphenols by: Gerald Meyer What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols are compounds found in nature. More specifically they are found in plants and provide coloring for some. Their purpose appears to be a potent, natural antioxidant. Ther...

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Different Types of Laser Eye Surgery

There are a variety of different types of laser eye surgery that can be used to help correct many conditions suffered by the eye. From minor conditions to serious illnesses, laser eye surgery can help restore sight or even save it. The advancements i...

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Using Drugs To Treat Bipolar Disorder In Children

It is very difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder in a child. In particular, this is true because there are no unequivocal physical signs that indicate bipolar disorder illness. There also is no specific test that your doctor can give to a child to ...

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Guide To Macular Degeneration

There is no doubt that age related macular degeneration is one of the most common reasons for loss of eyesight in those over the age of 50. As we get older, the macular part of the eye begins to break down. The macular is a central part of the retina...

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16 Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome - It Can Affect an Infant Or a 92-year-old Grandfather

Irritable bowel syndrome spares no one. It can affect your infant child or your 92-year-old grandpa. It can affect your father or your mother, your brother or your sister. IBS is not a racist; it can affect an Asian as well as it can affect a Caucasi...

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Menopause and Progesterone

Menopause marks the end of the reproductive period in a woman's life. This natural biological transition halts the menstrual cycle and ovulation. Menopause typically occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55, with an average age of 51 years. Howe...

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Hair Loss in Women

Hair Loss in Women by: Karen Brown When people think of hair loss, most often it is balding men that come to mind. However, women lose hair as well. Although hair loss is less known in women, there are many options for prevention and treatment a...

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