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| 2010/08/29 |
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| Look a the side effects for a handful of medications and more likely than not, Constipation will be in the list. However, medical conditions can also slow the flow bringing discomfort and pain from this extremely common medical symptom. |
| tags constipation digestive disorders cramps pain digestion side-effect |
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| 2010/08/08 |
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| Though our sense of balance is fundamental to carrying on everyday activities, most of us are unaware of just how widespread issues of balance are. To minimize our risks it is important to understand the many ways our balance can be affected. |
| tags balance disorder vestibular falling injuries dizziness aging |
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| 2010/08/01 |
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| From its initial identification as a genetic disorder involving one gene in 1993, the advances made in understanding Huntington's Disease continue to accumulate rapidly. This is good news because such progress is not typical of a rare disease. |
| tags huntingtons dementia genetic disorder medical science degenerative aging |
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| 2010/04/25 |
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| Although hemophilia is a rare disease, this blood clotting disorder is famous because of its effects on a number of historic royal families. Today, however, research is finding ways to better treat the disease and eliminate both the costs to the health care system and individual lives. |
| tags clotting disorder hemophilia blood disorder genetic disorder genetics health costs medical research |
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| 2010/04/19 |
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| Although hemophilia is a rare disease, this blood clotting disorder has gained considerable attention because of its implications to a number of royal families of old. Today, however, the high costs to individuals and society in treating the disease are what give it notoriety. |
| tags clotting disorder hemophilia blood disorder genetic disorder genetics health costs health forums |
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| 2010/03/16 |
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| Rarely do we think of the consequences that might result were our bodies not held together as well as they are. For some people with connective tissue disorders such as Marfan Syndrome, the most severe implications of a body that does not resist the forces and strains of everyday can be fatal. |
| tags marfan syndrome MFS connective tissue detached lens genetic disorder health forums |
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| 2010/03/01 |
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| Though prostate cancer is the number 2 cancer killer of men and it has both genetic and age related risks, reducing one's personal risk of developing this very common cancer is still possible. The key is to understand the risk factors. |
| tags prostate cancer cancer aging prevention genetic disorder |
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| 2010/02/24 |
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| As a medical condition that often causes a reduced lifespan and considerable pain in the process, Sickle Cell Anemia is a debilitating blood disorder caused by defective genes. Fortunately, research is making headway toward effective treatment. |
| tags sickle cell anemia SAC anemia blood disorder blood genetic disorder |
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| 2010/02/18 |
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| While you may not recognize the name of the condition Narcolepsy, you have undoubtedly seen this sleep/wake disorder parodied on sit-coms where a character will suddenly pass out for no reason. Once a mystery, medical science has now uncovered the cause of the disease. |
| tags narcolepsy medical research sleep disorder fatigue depression immune disorder |
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| 2010/02/04 |
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| While not getting a good night[[sq]]s sleep will make most of us a little less focused and potentially a little cranky, some problems associated with poor sleep are actually dangerous. Sleep apnea is one such condition that increases the risks of other health disorders. |
| tags sleep apnea OSA CSA sleep disorder fatigue heart attack high blood pressure health forums |
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