As a result of the constant flow of public service announcements highlighting the importance of heart health, there are few among us who have remained unaware of the dangers of hypertension. High blood pressure damages the heart and arteries and can contribute to the heart failing to do its job or can even cause a [...]
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Sepsis Is Far More Complicated Than Simply Blood Poisoning
July 18th, 2010 
admin Long known as blood poisoning, Sepsis is, in reality, no simple case of poison running through our veins. With the interaction of infection and the immune system not operating as it should, the condition causes the body to turn on itself.
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Posted in Disease Information, Health Risks, Medical Research, Symptom Information 
Tags: antibiotic resistance, autoimmune, bacterial infection, blood poisoning, sepsis 
Comments OffVitamin D’s Potential Preventative Power Against 7 Medical Conditions
May 5th, 2010 admin The last thing that many people are interested in is yet more information about how we do not get the right vitamins and minerals in our diets. When we are feeling well, it is easy to dismiss such information, but in the case of Vitamin D, taking the vitamin is all about preventing disease.
Read the rest of this article » Posted in Disease Prevention, General Health, Health Risks Tags: autoimmune, cancer, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, prevention, rheumatoid arthritis, vitamin d, vitamins 1 Comment »Everyday is a Sick Day with Chronic Sinusitus and Rhinitis
April 9th, 2010 admin Though 2 out of 3 of the top reasons for chronic coughs are the result of chronic sinusitis and rhinitis, many people still suffer with such coughs without knowing the reason why. This is despite the fac that chronic sinusitis and rhinitis affect roughly 10% of the population.
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December 4th, 2009 admin As one of the most common autoimmune disorders, psoriasis is a skin disease that can vary in both coverage and intensity. While 67% of cases are considered mild, mild may not serve to accurately describe the way in which the disease can affect of those who suffer from it. Because of the impact that
Read the rest of this article » Posted in Uncategorized Tags: autoimmune, autoimmune disease, coping, depression, psoriasis, skin disease 2 Comments »Exploring the Bowels of Crohn’s Disease
September 10th, 2009 admin With more than 30 different genes involved in Crohn’s Disease, this autoimmune condition of the digestive system is a significant research challenge. As researchers try to peel the layers of understand for this disease they are finding interesting relations to other conditions.
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January 31st, 2009 admin The announcement of the successful use of stem cells in treatment of early stage Multiple Sclerosis suggests that more treatments for other autoimmune diseases may be on the horizon.
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