health diseases
health diseases
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-05-24
Obesity in children and adolescents is a serious issue with many health and social consequences that often continue into adulthood. Obesity is the nominal form of obese which comes from the Lati...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-05-31
Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the head, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldn...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-05-31
Anemia is a condition where there is a lower than normal number of red blood cells in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. " It is a common problem for cancer p...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-05-31
Malaria is a serious disease caused by a parasite. Infected mosquitoes spread it. Malaria is very common throughout the world. In the United States, the main risk is to persons traveling to trop...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Melasma is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration. Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women. Melasma is an acquired of sun-exposed areas. The symptoms of melasma are dark,...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Dermatitis simply means skin inflammation. It caused by direct contact with an irritating substance. It is more common in men than women and the peak age of onset is at 55-65 years of age. Perioral de...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Pruritus (Itch) is an uncomfortable sensation. Pruritus (itch) is a common symptom encountered by dermatologists and primary physicians. It is defined as an unpleasant sensation that provokes a desire...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Acne affects a large percentage of humans at some stage in life. Acne lesion, called the comedo is simply an enlarged and plugged hair follicle. It ...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Hookworm is a parasitic intestinal infection.It may be caused most commonly by necator americanus. Hookworms live only in sandy or loamy soil. Heavy infection with hookworm can create serious health p...
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by Juliet Cohen - 2007-06-09
Hodgkin's disease is a group of cancers. It also called is lymphomas. Hodgkin's is a malignancy (cancer) of lymph tissue found in the lymph nodes. Hodgkin's lymphoma is most common among people 15 to...