228 articles on "blood"

Agranulocytosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Agranulocytosis is a disease which is similar to skin cancer. That disease may be broadly divided into 2 categories: hereditary and acquired disease. It involves a reduction of the white blood cells in the body. This condition is known by the name of...

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Heartworms In Dogs – What They Are & What To Do

Heartworms In Dogs – What They Are & What To Do by: Kirsten Hawkins Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats. Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-...

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Anemia

~Anemia~Iron deficiency and B-12-folic acid deficiency are one of the most common causes of anemia. This disorder reduces the amount of oxygen available to the cells of the body. Many people with anemia experience a lack of energy, concentration and ...

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Pain in the butt. How to deal with hemorrhoids?

Pain in the butt. How to deal with hemorrhoids? by: Aleksandr Kavokin MD/PhD This is very sensitive area of your body. Too private. Nobody likes when something is wrong over there. However it happens. Hemorrhoids occur practically in everyone. T...

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Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 5

Atkins & Low-Carb - Part 5 by: Tracie Johanson With the popularity of low-carb diets today, most of us have at one time or another considered cutting carbs. In this series of articles we have discussed 'low-carbing' and whether or not ...

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Is There A Vaccine For Hepatitis C?

here A Vaccine For Hepatitis C? by: News Canada (NC)-No, not for hepatitis C. There are vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. To prevent further damage to your liver, your doctor may advise you to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepati...

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Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer

Selenium May Help to Prevent Prostate Cancer by: Jeremy Maddock According to a federally sponsored study, published by a Stanford University urologist, men with abnormally low levels of Selenium in their blood are four to five times more likely ...

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Karats Jewelers : Beware of Blood Diamonds

Blood Diamonds is not just another Leonardo De Caprio flick. It is a major issue in the diamond trade. Blood diamonds are synonymous with conflict diamonds. The term is designed to dramatically emphasize that behind the glamorous image of diamonds li...

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Using Blood Pressure Monitors To Maintain Your Health

Using Blood Pressure Monitors To Maintain Your Health by: Mike YeagerMany people today realize the importance of keeping their blood pressure under control. Blood pressure monitors are now available for home use. It’s a piece of medical equipm...

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Thinking Outside The Box Concerning Congestive Heart Failure

Thinking Outside The Box Concerning Congestive Heart Failure by: Greg Post “Think outside the box!” These words show up in commercials, boardrooms, operating rooms and casual conversations. They have become the calling card of the young crea...

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