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Montmorency tart cherries are the most popular sour cherries consumed in the United States and Canada. They belong to the lighter red Amarelle...
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Diagnosed with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and prescribed lifelong warfarin? Well, despair not, for there is a relief from continual use of...
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It's that time again. The winter is slowly receding, and sunshine is returning to our blessed land. People are thinking about vacations and...
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Fish is considered as one of the best options for incorporating animal protein as well as omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. It also...
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One of the essential factors in a well-proportioned body is the size as well as the shape of buttocks.
Under a trained cosmetic surgeon, you can...
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Stress, hectic lifestyle, lack of adequate nutrients and sleep deprivation are some of the most common causes of low energy, fatigue and dullness...
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Each of the lights present in the light spectrum has a different wavelength and energy. Rays present on the red end of the spectrum have lesser...
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A non-invasive study typically done with an echocardiogram, a bubble study helps your cardiologist to assess the blood flow and identify potential...
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Narrow-angle glaucoma, or closed-angle or angle-closure glaucoma, is a type of glaucoma that manifests suddenly.
The primary reason for the...
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A man ejaculates within five minutes of intercourse. However, few tend to ejaculate even quicker. They are said to suffer from a condition called...
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Even though dry fasting has been witnessing increased popularity in recent times, it is an ancient practice, which has been practiced for several...
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A pelvic floor is a bowl-shaped group of muscles that supports the bladder, bowel, uterus, and rectum. When the pelvic floor muscles tighten too...
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Globalisation and technological advancements have helped to increase our comfort and standard of living. On the flip side, it has also increased...
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One of the most effective medications for rheumatoid arthritis is methotrexate. As a matter of fact, it is the first drug prescribed if you are...
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The valve present on your heart’s left side is known as the mitral valve or the "inflow valve." Once the left atrium is filled with oxygen-rich...
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Fasting is an ancient custom that has been followed by people for several millennia. It probably is the one thing that is common across cultures...
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Hormones are chemicals made by glands present in the body. Hormones are messengers that inform different body parts when and how to work.
Almost...
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It is 11:00 AM, and you are already tired and drudgingly look at the clock. Still, so many hours to go. You decide to go for something that will...
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There are various ‘non-food’ ingredients which have been around for ages, but which are just recently being studied for their effects on the...
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A severe and potentially life-threatening psychological eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, also called bulimia, is characterized by episodes of...
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Nasal sprays are used for delivering medications systemically or locally in the nasal cavity. They are used for treating conditions such as...
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Leakage of urine due to physical pressure is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Coughing, sneezing, jumping, or laughing can cause stress...
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Tai chi, an ancient Chinese is an art which embraces the human mind, body and spirit, and is a beneficial exercise for both the body and the mind...
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Want to have some aerobic activity that is not tough on your body, but still giving you a good workout? Well then, grab a pair of sneakers, and...
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When you think of beans, mung (moong) may not be the 1st thing to pop in your mind. Although relatively unheard of in the US, they have been in...
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OestradiolAlso spelled as estradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone produced from cholesterol. The strongest of naturally produced oestrogens...
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A biological response, overdose happens when a person intakes too much of something. People can overdose on alcohol, illicit drugs, prescription...
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A hypothetical disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS), has not been accepted as a medically diagnosable condition by doctors and other healthcare...
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Copper Intrauterine Device (IUD), also called a intrauterine coil, is an intrauterine device that contains copper.
A non-hormonal type of IUD, a...
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Chronological Age Vs. Biological AgeChronological age is the age that we have attained since our birth. Biological age refers to the age of our...
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As the trend for a vegan lifestyle is fast being accepted as a long-term change, it is becoming all the more essential to find substitutes in the...
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by Dr Trushna Bhatt
An ingrown toenail, medically known as onychocryptosis, is a widespread nail disease. It can occur at any age. Millions are...
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Hormones are substances produced by our endocrine glands. These are carried to different tissues and organs through blood.
There are various...
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Various diet trends keep coming up every other day and gain popularity because of its efficacy or celebrity status! The diet that we are talking...
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FibroidsAn abnormal growth, fibroids develop either in or on a uterus. Most of the time, these fibroids are tiny and do not cause any symptoms...
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Sciatica Sciatica is a medical term used for describing nerve pain that radiates to the leg from the lower back. It is caused by either irritation...
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Any massage involves manipulating the muscle and connective tissue with the help of various techniques.
Massage is used to aid the healing...
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Maltodextrin is a white starchy powder and a common ingredient in packaged foods. It is a polysaccharide made up of starch and is obtained from...
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Secondary cataract, or posterior capsule opacification or after-cataract, is one of the most common complications of cataract surgery.
Affecting...
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The Patient’s ViewpointConsider this: You are feeling sick and feel overweight. You wonder if your thyroid is acting up and want to get it checked...
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What is CPR CPR or Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure that can be the difference between a person’s death and survival during...
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A group of tendons and muscles, rotator cuff surrounds the shoulder joint and helps in keeping the bone firmly in the shoulder socket.
The...
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Beta-adrenergic blocking agents, or more commonly beta-blockers, are medications used for treating high blood pressure, anxiety, irregular...
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If you aren’t into cooking, you might not think twice about something like a cayenne pepper. But, if we tell you that it has more to it than just...
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There are several complications that may arise post-surgery; one such complication is breathing trouble. Breathing treatments and other types of...
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Necrotizing Fasciitis, also known as the flesh-eating bacteria is an infection that one could contract while hospitalized. It is given this crude...
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An acquired condition, Asherman’s syndrome, also known as uterine synechiae or intrauterine synechiae (adhesions), refers to a presence of scar...
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You have decided to become healthy and kick the butt and have slowly started reducing the quantity.
You have also shifted to e-cigarettes as an...
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Obtained from the Boswellia tree, frankincense is also known as “king of oils.”
Commonly found in African countries like Ethiopia and Somalia and...
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Two of the easiest exercises that a person can do for strengthening the abdominal muscles are sit-ups and crunches. These exercises do not require...
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Influenza is a disease that affects millions of people across the globe. A potentially severe illness, influenza, can result in hospitalization...
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Ambrotose is a proprietary supplement marketed by Mannatech. It is supposed to provide saccharides that are used in glycoconjugate synthesis for...
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Known as life’s building blocks, protein is present in every cell in the human body. An amino acid chain is the primary protein structure...
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Cannabis sativa L.
The first word itself is enough for you to immediately think of marijuana. What you may not know is that Cannabis sativa L. is...
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So, you’ve finally decided to get healthy and are looking at various options and eventually hit on probiotics. You go ahead and get your probiotic...
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A study by researchers has found that patients with treatment-resistant depressive symptoms can benefit a great deal from getting weekly ketamine...
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Misophonia means "hatred of sound." Proposed in 2000 as a medical condition, misophonia results in triggering of negative emotions, thoughts, and...
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Heard a lot about digestive enzyme supplements and wanting to know more about it, then read on.
Digestive Enzyme Supplements A complex protein...
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When it comes to heart-healthy foods, one does not include chocolates in it. The first thing that any cardiovascular expert will tell you when you...
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According to health experts, people in their teens to those in their sixties should get around 150 to 180 minutes of moderate exercise in a week...
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A child or even an adult scratching the head is not an uncommon thing to watch. They are scratching due to the presence of head lice. It’s a tiny...
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An antihistamine, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is used for relieving symptoms associated with hay fever, allergy, and the common cold. Symptoms...
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Small soft growths found inside the uterus are called uterine polyps. Also known as an endometrial polyp, these polyps usually grow on the...
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A human bone is a living tissue that continually keeps changing. Right from the time when a child is born until young adulthood, human bones...
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Hiking is a term used for a long, vigorous outdoor walk for recreational purposes. It is usually done on trails or off trails. It is the preferred...
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For the modern generation, inversion therapy might be a trendy thing, but inverting one’s body has been a natural therapeutic modality that has...
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Cataract surgery can indeed be called a modern marvel of medicine. You are diagnosed with cataract and your doctor recommends a laser surgery. The...
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Very often, we have heard people saying that they were able to overcome their difficulties by being strong-minded and being mindful of their...
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She is in the mood and wants to have some fun, but you are too tired and don’t have the desire to have fun. A few days later, you are in the mood...
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Advancements in technology have helped doctors and researchers know more about embryos and fertility technology. As more research is conducted, we...
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You might have often heard people telling you to have a positive attitude in life. But what is a positive attitude?
Positive AttitudeIt is not a...
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A fragrant evergreen herb, and native to the Mediterranean, rosemary belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which also consists of herbs such as...
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Also known as the “invisible disease” fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain often accompanied by fatigue, memory, sleep, and mood...
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It’s that time of the year which that everyone dreads…annual physical and those above age 50 dread it even more as they have to undergo that...
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In general, trauma means an emotional, psychological response to physical injury or deeply disturbing or distressing experience. Each processes...
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Have you faced a situation where you have slaved hard but do not see any benefits? This is a common situation people face when it comes to...
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The key to success for a seasoned runner is being prepared. This includes being fit physically, getting appropriate running gear, etc.
One of the...
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When a newborn is brought home, various things swirl in the minds of the new parents. One of the crucial things that every parent worries about is...
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Even the best acoustic engineer envies the human ear. Without batting an eyelid, it can hear a click and playing of a violin.
You can tell...
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Alcohol plays a major role in our culture. A bottle of beer or a glass of wine is the first thing we reach out for, whether we socialize or look...
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The flu is an illness we have all contracted at some point in time, and it usually goes away in a couple of days, with some quality rest, over the...
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Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci is a specific type of bacteria resistant to vancomycin—a drug popularly used to treat infections caused by, you...
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A form of cellular agriculture, cultured meat, or in vitro meat (clean meat) is meat produced in the lab using animal cells instead of slaughtered...
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Dieters, in their quest to lose weight quickly and with minimal effort, are known to experiment with various products.
One such product is a...
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Frederick Matthias Alexander, a Shakespearean actor, in the 1890s, often suffered from voice loss when he performed. Being an actor, this was not...
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Recovery position is a series of variations on three-quarters prone or lateral recumbent position of the body, to which breathing, but...
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Wiedemann-Steiner Syndrome or WSS is a rare genetic disease caused due to mutation in the KMT2A gene (MLL1) on chromosome 11’s long arm...
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All of us have read “Blondie,” a comic strip, where Dagwood Bumsteademits “SNXXX” sound while sleeping. While he sleeps, Blondie digs deeper into...
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The word “boxing” brings into mind the picture of Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali fighting it out with their opponents and knocking them out. But...
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Imagine standing on the peak of the mountain ready to propel down the slope. A clear sky and crisp air, a perfect day for cross-country skiing...
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate gland enlargement) or BPH is a condition that affects a majority of men as they age. Enlarged prostate...
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Do you find yourself reaching for that bag of chips or popcorn, chocolate, or ice cream after a terrible day? If yes, then you are not alone. All...
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Are you having trouble seeing things, focusing on nearby things, etc.?
Most of the time, it is harmless and shows that we are aging and need to...
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Who does not want to look good?
Every human being does his bit to look young and fit. However, as we age, our skin also starts showing signs of...
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TSA or Transportation Security Administration, the federal agency responsible for airport security, started using full-body x-ray scanners from...
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Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) or Solution-focused therapy is a type of psychotherapy that places greater importance on finding solutions...
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When the normal reproduction process fails, couples seek refuge in assisted reproduction technology (ART). One of the most common ART is IVF.
IVF...
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The transparent, protective outermost layer of the human eye is known as the cornea. It is a smooth and dome-shaped tissue layer. Cornea’s main...
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The Swedish healthcare system is primarily government-funded, decentralized and universal for all, although private health care also exists...
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Cuttlefish bone, or cuttlebone, is a hard, brittle structure present in all members of the Sepiidae family, or cuttlefish. Contrary to its name, a...
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Acid reflux, or in common parlance, “heartburn,” occurs in the lower chest. It happens when the stomach acid regurgitates into the esophagus.
If...
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When we are young, we do not worry too much about minor nicks and scrapes as they heal on their own, with just a bandage and some TLC. However, as...
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You will have come across people who follow a plant-based diet and end up wondering what does it consist of.
A plant-based diet contains...
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Millions of women suffer from vaginal dryness. They experience this when going through menopause or many years after that. However, a woman can...
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For many, having straighter and whiter teeth is like hitting the jackpot.
Straight teeth have the potential of influencing first impressions...
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Who doesn’t like washboard abs or dream of fitting into that old favorite jeans? But these remain dreams due to excessive weight.
To achieve our...
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One beauty treatment that has become the talk of the town in the tinsel town and other places is Thermage. Celebrities like Jennifer Anniston and...
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If you or someone you know has been suggested surgery as a treatment option, it is bound to break a few sweats. This is because the final outcome...
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It is quite common to make a trip to the hospital when in need of some medical attention You have also probably felt completely lost and even...
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You might have come across instances where you feel that the quality of care that you got in the hospital was not up to your satisfaction, but you...
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Staying at the hospital can be quite an upsetting experience. Though it may be an absolute necessity for health and medical reasons for a patient...
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Hospital Acquired Infections also known as Nosocomial Infections are the infections that linger within the hospital environment.- Equipment...
