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Gallstones : Causes, Types, Risks, Symptoms and Treatment

The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile made by the liver. The body uses bile to help break down and digest the fats you eat. Occasionally, substances within the bile harden into small pieces called “gallstones.”

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Pneumonia Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. The infection may be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or other germs. An infection in your lung causes the tiny air sacs (‘alveoli’) to become inflamed and fill up with fluid.

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Tuberculosis : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

A disease steeped in folklore, tuberculosis (TB) no longer carries the fear and stigma it once did. The condition was so common in the late 19th century that park-like campuses, called ‘sanatoriums,’

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HEALTH TOPICS

Gastric Ulcers (Peptic Ulcer Disease)

Gastric Ulcers (Peptic Ulcer Disease)

Health Conditions

The term “gastric ulcer” also known as Peptic Ulcer...

Genital Herpes – HSV-1 & 2 Symptoms and Treatments

Genital Herpes – HSV-1 & 2 Symptoms and Treatments

Health Conditions,Sexual Conditions

Herpes comes in two basic types: oral and genital....

Gallstones : Causes, Types, Risks, Symptoms and Treatment

Gallstones : Causes, Types, Risks, Symptoms and Treatment

Featured,Health Conditions

The gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile...

Uterine Fibroids Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Uterine Fibroids Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Health Conditions

Fibroid tumors (also called “myomas” or “uterine fibroids”) are...

Celiac Disease Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Celiac Disease Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Health Conditions

Celiac disease affects about one in every 100 people...

Bladder Infection in Teens and Adults (Cystitis)

Bladder Infection in Teens and Adults (Cystitis)

Health Conditions

Many people — women, in particular — have experienced...

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s Disease)

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s Disease)

Health Conditions

The word “thyroiditis” means inflammation of the thyroid gland....

Mumps : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Mumps : Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Health Conditions

What we know as Mumps has become an uncommon...

HEALTHY LIVING ARTICLES

Incision Care after Surgery

Incision Care after Surgery

Healthy Living

Taking care of your surgical incision after you go...

Dash Diet : Foods for High Blood Pressure

Dash Diet : Foods for High Blood Pressure

Healthy Living

If you’re concerned about your general health, blood pressure...

Basic Metabolic Panel : Procedure, Preparation and Results

Basic Metabolic Panel : Procedure, Preparation and Results

Healthy Living

When you go to the doctor for your annual...

Adult Vaccinations — Are You Protected?

Adult Vaccinations — Are You Protected?

Healthy Living,Vaccines

If you think vaccinations end when you’re a baby,...