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"Bird Flu": What You Need To Know
Before you become overly concerned about "bird flu," there are a few important facts you need to know about this disease.
"Bird flu" is not the same thing as human pandemic flu. "Bird flu"-H5N1 highly pathogenic Asian avian influenza-is a severe disease of birds. All the people known to have gotten it had close contact with infected birds, mostly in rural villages in Asia.
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"Lord Of The Rings" Star Sean Astin Talks About Bipolar Disorder And Calls For Earlier Symptom Recognition
Actor Sean Astin, best known for his role as Sam Gamgee in the Oscar-winning "Lord of the Rings" film trilogy, is willing to share his personal experience living with a family member diagnosed with bipolar disorder in order to help increase awareness of the symptoms associated with the condition. Astin witnessed the condition's trademark highs and lows throughout his childhood when his mother, actress Patty Duke, experienced symptoms of undiagnosed bipolar disorder for years before receiving an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
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"Pinkeye" - Conjunctivitis
Commonly known as pinkeye, Conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the outer most layer of the eye and the inner side of the eyelid. Conjunctivitis infections commonly come in one of three flavours: viral, bacterial, or allergic. There is, however, several other cases of less common conjunctivitis: - Chemicals - Thermal and ultraviolet burns - Foreign.
article tags: conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, conjunctivitis viral, conjunctivitis vernal, conjunctivitis giant papillary, conjunctivitis dog, conjunctivitis treat
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"What on Earth is a Celiac?"
Diane Jakubowski was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in spring of 2003,and her somewhat confused physician sent Jakubowski to the nearest health food market for answers. Celiac Disease, also known as Celiac Sprue, is a genetically-linked autoimmune disease in which the absorbing surface of the small intestine is damaged by gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and sometimes even oats.
article tags: celiac, celiacs disease, celiac sprue, wheat allergy, gluten, gluten sensitive, autoimmune disease, irritable bowel syndrome, digestive disease, diarrhea, intestinal disease, bowel disorder, abdominal pain
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"What's Not ADHD?"
Let’s look at five behavioral issues which are not ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). While these difficulties may be found along with ADHD, it doesn’t mean that they are symptoms of ADHD.
The five problems we’ll discuss are Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behavior, Learning Disabilities, and Sensory Integration Disorder. Please believe.
article tags: social skills, non-verbal learning disability, sensory integration disorder, child, adhd
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'Sleep Work Play™ At Home' Program Helps People with Allergic Asthma Communicate Better About Their Condition
Millions of Americans share their beds with enough dust mites to trigger an allergic asthma attack in susceptible people. In fact, two million times a year those symptoms are severe enough to cause a trip to the emergency room. In an effort to help allergic asthma sufferers reduce their exposure to allergens in the home, Andrew Dan-Jumbo of TLC's While You Were Out has partnered with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) on an educational campaign called "Sleep Work Play™ at Home.
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10 Most Likely Cancers You Are Going To Get
One of the greatest concerns America has today is cancer. The figures are alarming according to the National Cancer Institute studies a total of 1,372,910 new cases of cancer and 570, 280 deaths were predicted for the year 2005. Approximately one in every four deaths is due to cancer.
Research indicates that the lifetime probability of developing cancer is higher for men at 46% while for women it is 36%.
article tags: health forum, health care, children's health issues, addiction, cancer, fitness equipment, burns & injuries
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10 ways to protect your self from bankruptcy caused by prolonged illness.
Accidents and prolonged sickness can be a drain both emotionally as well as financially. Sometimes money crunch is caused by the inability to hold a job, or when the medical bills escalate and it becomes increasingly difficult to balance expenses.
Further, medical insurance may prove insufficient or will not cover long term medications. Life has become such that one needs to think about and plan for any eventuality.
article tags: home improvement forum, exterior home improvement, gardening, decorating, buying and selling, electrical home improvement
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2.2% Americans Has Psoriasis!
What are the Stats on Psoriasis?
It is estimated that about 2.2 percent of American adults have been diagnosed with psoriasis, confirming that psoriasis is a common disease.1
11 percent of those diagnosed with psoriasis have also been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. This is a prevalence of 0.25 percent of American adults in the general population.
article tags: psoriasis, skin conditions, genetics, phototherapy, inflammatory, skin, plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis
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25 Years Later: AIDS And The Forgotten Victims
Science has taken important steps toward treating the condition in the 25 years since the first cases of a nameless, deadly disease now known as the human immunodeficiency virus were recorded in the U.S. The problems of one group affected by the disease, however, need addressing in a different way.
Over the last quarter century, the tragic story of HIV/AIDS has often been told-but the story of children orphaned by this disease is often forgotten.
article tags: 25 years later: aids and the forgotten victims
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3 Little Known Facts You Ought To Know About Child Asthma
Learn what are the 3 little known facts about child asthma and what solutions are available to them.
article tags: cause of asthma, asthma, asthma trigger, asthma symptom, asthma cure, asthma treatment
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4 Ways To Treat Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia
Here are 4 ways you can help to alleviate the fatigue from chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
article tags: chronic fatigue, fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, illness, disease, health
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5 Acid Reflux Facts That You Should Know About
Get the facts and understand what would the appropriate treatment for it be through this insightful article.
article tags: acid reflux
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5 Easy Tips To Protect Yourself Against Dry Skin
Our skin can become dry for various reasons. Just following these 5 tips can help you withstand the winter unharmed, and without the cracked, chafed, itchy dry skin that is typical of the season.
article tags: dry skin, skin care, cracked, chafed, itchy, tips, protect
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5 Main Acid Reflux Symptoms That You Should Keep A Lookout For
Early detection of symptoms is key to treatment and permanent damage developing. Find out what are the symptoms that you should be looking out for.
article tags: acid reflux symptoms
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5 Natural Ways To Treat Canine Anemia
Anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells in the circulation. It's a condition that is commonly caused by blood loss from wounds or parasites such as worms and fleas. The following lists of foods and supplements are especially helpful and provide the necessary nutrients that your dog needs to treat anemia.
article tags: dogs, cats, pets, pet supplies, dog food, pet food, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, parrots, gerbils, aquariums
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5 Symptoms That Indicate You Have An Addiction
Addictions are most commonly associated with drug and alcohol addiction, however the truth is millions of people suffer from all kinds of addictions.
article tags: mental health, life, sacrifice, will power, goals, energy, psychology, habits, depression, ideal
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6 Effective Tips for Back Pain Relief
Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine – its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily activities. It may even affect your normal lifestyle as you are unable to participate in recreational activities due to pain.
Fortunately for those who suffer from back pain, episodes of this condition do not often last long.
article tags: back pain, lower back pain, back pain relief, upper back pain, low back pain, chronic back pain, back pain exercise, back pain treatment, lower back pain relief
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6 Essential Facts You Should Know About Bipolar Disorder
Mental health authorities estimate that more than 2 million adults have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder (also called manic-depression), a chemical imbalance in the brain causing extreme mood swings from manic highs to agonizing lows. Although a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be frightening and confusing, it is a treatable and manageable condition.
article tags: bipolar disorder, bipolar illness, manic depression, manic episodes, bipolar symptoms
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6 Home Smoking Tips for Family Allergies
Learn how to keep tobacco smoke from causing allergy flare-ups.
article tags: allergy, smoking, health, nutrition, cigarette, tobacco, smoke, bronchial
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6 Simple Communication Stress Busters for a Healthy Heart
Use language to reduce daily stress to keep your heart healthy and strong.
article tags: health, heart, healthy, disease, stress, tension
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7 Steps To Prevent Dental Problems
What can you do to prevent dental problems. This article shows you seven simple steps to better oral health.
article tags: dental problems, periodontitis, gum disease, gum problems, plaque, dental care, oral hygiene
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7 Tips to Take Control of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a life-long illness affecting the chemistry of the brain. In classic cases, it causes severe mood swings from manic episodes of extreme highs to depressive episodes of debilitating lows, with relatively normal periods in-between. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 2 million people age 18 and older have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
article tags: bipolar disorder, manic depression, manic episodes, bipolar medications
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7 Ways You Can Get Rid of Cellulite
Do you have ugly cellulite deposits on your body? Here are 7 ways to help make them go away.
article tags: cellulite, endermologie machine, vacuum therapy, ionithermic body treatment
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A Better Understanding Of Arthritis
The term "Arthritis" refers to more than 100 different types of diseases which all cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints of affected people. All arthritis conditions involve some form of joint pain or the other. However, the seriousness of the joint pain, the duration of the joint pain and degree of the joint pain vary from one type of arthritis to another.
article tags: arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis treatment, arthritis doctor, arthritis pain
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