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West Nile Virus -causes, Symptoms, Treatment
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
West Nile (WN) virus has emerged in recent years in temperate regions of Europe and North America, presenting a threat to public, equine, and animal health. The most serious manifestation of WN virus infection is ...
How to Get Rid of Hangnails
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Hangnails are more common with people with dry skin and with people who have their hands in water for a long period of time. In addition, people who bite their nails consistently are at a ...
Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercises
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
The benefits of aerobic exercise are myriad. They include systemic changes such as reduced cholesterol and blood pressure, improved muscular endurance, reduced body fat, increased metabolism, to name a few. Aerobic activities strengthen the heart ...
All about Vitamins
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Vitamins and minerals are needed for growth and good health. The vitamins and minerals you need are found in the food you eat. It's important to eat a balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables. ...
Thyroid Nodule – Causes and Symptoms
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
The term "thyroid nodule" refers to any abnormal growth that forms a lump in the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located low in the front of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland ...
Pelvic Pain - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain in the region between your hips, below your bellybutton. In order to be considered chronic, the pain must last for at least six months or longer. Intensity can vary ...
Organic wheatgrass
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Grow Genesis Wheatgrass More Potent, More Power, And More Energy: "Genesis" Wheatgrass, ceritfied organic, is grown in special formulated mineralized soil which produces wheatgrass that is more potent than wheatgrass grown in poor soil or ...
Pancreatic Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland about 6 inches long that is shaped like a thin pear lying on ...
Proactive Acne Solution
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Acne should not be ignored. It is not a skin disorder but if attended timely does not become serious. Any one from a young person to an adult one can get acne. You have to ...
Liver Disease - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It is also one of the most important. The liver has many jobs, including changing food into energy and cleaning alcohol and poisons from the blood. ...
Sundowners Syndrome
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Sundowners syndrome, also known as sundowning, is a condition often associated with the early stages of Alzheimer's, although a definitive connection has not been made. Sundowners syndrome can also be considered a mood disorder or ...
Getting Rid Of Intestinal Gas
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Avoid gas-promoting foods. The primary cause of flatulence is the digestive system's inability to absorb certain carbohydrates, says Samuel Klein, M.D., assistant professor of gastroenterology and human nutrition at the University of Texas Medical School ...
Jock Itch Information
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the skin in the groin and upper thighs. The fungus that most commonly causes jock itch is called Trichophyton rubrum. Trichophyton rubrum also ...
How To Get Rid OF Eczema
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Eczema affects many men and women and some have even found out that it can affect the scalp as easily as it can affect any other part of their body. It affects various parts of ...
Crohn's Disease Symptoms
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
What is Crohn's disease? It is a disorder of the colon. It is one type of inflammatory bowel disease. Another you may have heard of is Ulcerative Colitis. The diseases feature chronic inflammation of the ...
How To Get Rid Of Skin Tags
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Wondering how to get rid of skin tags? You’re not alone. Many people have a skin tag, but very few actually know what one is or what causes a skin tag. A skin tag is ...
Causes of Birthmarks
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
A birthmark is a blemish on the skin formed before birth. They are part of the group of skin lesions known as "naevi". They are not hereditary. They are soft raised swellings on the skin, ...
Home Remedies For Nail Fungus
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Nail fungus infections, also referred to as onychomycosis, are extremely common. Approximately 12% of all Americans suffer from nail fungus. Toenail fungus infections are much more common than fingernail fungus, and are more difficult to ...
Leukemia - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
By Rick Hutch · 15 years ago
Leukemia is a malignant disease (cancer) of the bone marrow and blood. It is characterized by the uncontrolled accumulation of blood cells. Leukemia is divided into four categories: myelogenous or lymphocytic, each of which can ...