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A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly. It is also defined as a way of the body harming itself in an abnormal way, [1] associated with specific symptoms and signs. [2][3]In human beings,"disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition that causes extreme pain, dysfunction, distress, social problems, and/or death to the person afflicted, or similar problems for those in contact with the person. In this broader sense, it sometimes includes injuries, disabilities, disorders, syndromes, infections, isolated symptoms, deviant behaviors, and atypical variations of structure and function, while in other contexts and for other purposes these may be considered distinguishable categories.[citation needed] Some diseases such as influenza are contagious and infectious. Infectious diseases can be transmitted by as, by hand to mouth contact with infectious material on surfaces, by bites of insects or other carriers of the disease, and from contaminated water or food (often via faecal contamination), etc. In addition, there are sexually transmitted diseases. In some cases, micro-organisms that are not readily spread from person to person play a role, while other diseases can be prevented or ameliorated with appropriate nutrition or other lifestyle changes. Some diseases such as cancer, heart disease and mental disorders are, in most cases, not considered to be caused by infection (see Non infectious disease), although there are important exceptions. Many diseases (including some cancers, heart disease and mental disorders) have a partially or completely genetic basis (see Genetic disorder) and may thus be transmitted from one generation to another. Living with disease can be very difficult. The identification of a condition as a disease, rather than as simply a variation of human structure or function, can have significant social or economic implications. The controversial recognitions as diseases of post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as "Soldier's heart," "shell shock," and "combat fatigue;" repetitive motion injury or repetitive stress injury (RSI); and Gulf War syndrome has had a number of positive and negative effects on the financial and other responsibilities of governments, corporations and institutions towards individuals, as well as on the individuals themselves. The social implication of viewing aging as a disease could be profound, though this classification is not yet widespread.
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1. Passing Kidney Stone 101 - The Most Effective Way to Flush Kidney Stones is...
September 04, 2008
What is passing kidney stone 101? It is the best information for flushing a kidney stone with simple natural health remedies. Unfortunately, most people choose to only drink water to flush their stones. Some people may try surgery. And only a few people will use simple natural treatments that dissolve the kidney stones and flush them in days.
If you are suffering from the pain associated with this miserable disease? If you have been trying to flush them but to no avail? If you are interested in a fool-proof way to flush and prevent kidney stones?
You may want to let natural hea... (read more)
Author: Joe Barton
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2. Waiting endlessly for new rheumatoid arthritis medication
September 04, 2008
The fact that you have an illness like rheumatoid arthritis is more than enough to handle without having to deal with rheumatoid arthritis medication that has all kind of side effects. It is very frustrating and annoying if you have to deal with these kind of medication and have to go to a long and sometimes painful period of trial and error. Some rheumatoid arthritis medication will work in your situation but sometimes the side effect are worse than the drugs you need to take. There is so much we do not know about this disease that finding the right treatment can take a long time.
There... (read more)
Author: Jonathan Mitchell
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3. Acid Reflux Food
September 04, 2008
The number one food to avoid are fried and fatty meats. They tend to take longer to digest and can put more pressure on the stomach. Fried foods like fries and onion rings should also be avoided as well. Onions should really be stayed away from in all forms if your serious about acid reflux food to avoid.
Large food portion before bedtime can lead to acid reflux. . Large amounts of food at any meal can put a lot of pressure on your abdominal walls. As this pressure builds up, the lower esophageal valve starts to weaken and can eventually open, allowing food and acid to move up into your e... (read more)
Author: amaechi ekufu
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4. Prescription Drug Addiction: A Major Epidemic With No Cure In Sight
September 04, 2008
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and hundreds of other national, state and local agencies and institutions, are facing an epidemic as deadly as any disease that ever swept across the world: prescription drug addiction.
Experts from dozens of disciplines are searching for the reasons that are driving the drug epidemic, hoping to find ways to stem the tide of prescription drug addiction and the flood of abuse and dependence that is causing injury, addiction and even death for tens of thousands of Americans of all ages and walks of life. So far, it seems our “pop a pill for whate... (read more)
Author: Rod MacTaggart
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5. How Condoms Are Made
September 04, 2008
Condoms are devices used as protection against sexually transmitted diseases. These rubber sheaths are also used to prevent conception after intercourse. Since the spread of the HIV virus, latex condoms have been of great help in stunting the outbreak of the disease. Since many people still harbor misbeliefs and bias against the condom and its durability, it is important to lay out the thorough process of manufacturing and testing which Durex condoms go through before reaching the consumer. This process takes about four stages of manufacturing and multiple tests for durability and strength... (read more)
Author: Darren Chow
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6. When you need a Product Liability Attorney
September 04, 2008
Product Liability. We hear this term every day, but what exactly does it mean? From the lead paint discovered poisoning our children’s toys, to the massive judgments Personal Injury Attorneys are winning against Big Tobacco companies for causing thousands to die of lung disease, Product Liability is a growing concern in this world driven marketplace.
Each year, thousands are injured or die from faulty products manufactured both here and abroad, or from the long-term effects of products known to cause health problems. When death or injury occur, it is necessary to hire a Product Liabili... (read more)
Author: Dietrich Elliot
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7. Acid Reflux Relief Without Drugs
September 03, 2008
If you suffer from acid reflux, or "Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease" (GERD), you are probably among the millions who because of pain, heartburn, or acid reflux treat with prescription drugs. Drugs are a popular method of treatment here in the United States, and reduce the acid in the stomach and oesophagus when taken. While drugs can be effective for some people, many experts believe that taking drugs actually exacerbates acid reflux and GERD symptoms, because, by reducing the acid in the stomach, it creates a whole new host of health problems. With less acid in the stomach, the ability t... (read more)
Author: amaechi ekufu
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8. Usual Indications and Risk Factors Connected to Kidney Cancer
September 03, 2008
Because early diagnosis is so critical to improving survival rates, those at risk for the disease need to be able to recognize kidney cancer symptoms. If you're curious about whether you're at risk for this cancer and any potential signs or symptoms you should watch out for, keep reading.
Symptoms of Kidney Cancer
Blood in the Urine (hematuria): Blood in the urine is the most common of all the kidney cancer symptoms.
Lower Back Pain: Many kidney cancer patients complain of a lower back that's unrelated to an injury or other causes.
Lump: A lump or mass in the abdomen is o... (read more)
Author: Trevor Price
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9. Home Remedies for Backache, Lower Back Pain
September 03, 2008
Back pain is a kind of pain that is felt in the area of back region and it is usually originates from the muscles, nerves, bones and joints in the spine. 90% of Americans are affected by the back pain at the same point of time in their life and an estimate says that up to 50% will have more than one episode.
Pain in the lower area of back is not a specific disease and this is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different processes. The pain can occur in any of the area; it can in lower back, middle back or upper area of back with sciatica. In up to 85% of people with low back pain... (read more)
Author: Dr John Anne
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10. Taking Charge-Mesothelioma Management
September 03, 2008
Getting mesothelioma diagnosis is difficult. Mesothelioma having a long incubation period means that the cancer is discovered when management has already become difficult. The incubation period may occur even up to twenty years after exposure. The cancer takes rot in many parts of the organ walls.
After diagnosis, then comes the hard part of management of the cancer. To treat mesothelioma, it takes several kinds of therapies, administered by several doctors and aimed at reducing the affluence of the disease in the affected areas of the body. There are several treatment options and each ... (read more)
Author: hirnis william
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11. Get your treasured figure with diet pills
September 03, 2008
In the current scenario, more and more people are becoming health conscious. It is the result of many people getting afflicted by various diseases like hypertension, heart disease, obesity and alike at a relatively younger age. People have realized the importance of keeping a god health for it, we get only one life and it is precious for everyone. To prevent themselves from most common diseases like obesity people are giving importance to fitness. A fit person not only has a sound health but he or she also enjoys the benefit looking good and getting the attention of people around them.
Bu... (read more)
Author: allen watson
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12. Orthodontic Dental insurance and Plans: An Affordable option for Dental care!
September 03, 2008
One of the vital parts of our body is our teeth. Using our tooth we eat. So it is our responsibility to make them healthy throughout the life. In Order to make them healthy and shining, we need to take care of it and prevent it from any kind of dental problems like plaque, bad breath etc. If you do not have healthy tooth then it might be possible that you will going to be sick very soon. You might get some very serious problems like Gingivitis, Gum Disease, tooth decay and Oral cancer. Your thousands and thousands dollars might spend on your dental care. It will happen only because of your car... (read more)
Author: Kelly Mills
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13. Cardiovascular Diseases
September 03, 2008
The cardiovascular diseases are those diseases which are caused by disorders of heart and blood vessels. Coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, hypertension, artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease and failure of heart came under the category of cardiovascular diseases.
Most of the western countries face the high and increasing rate of cardiovascular diseases. More people are killed by this disease every year as compare to cancer. A survey concludes that diseases of the heart alone caused 30% of all deaths, with other diseases of the cardiovascular sys... (read more)
Author: Dr John Anne
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14. STIs like Chlamydia and Syphilis are spreading at an unexpected rate in the UK
September 03, 2008
Did you know that there has been a 110% rise in acute STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) diagnoses in 2007 for Scotland in comparison to 1996! And the number is increasing at the rate of more than 7% every year. Apart from that the overall STI growth ratio in male and female over earlier years is 5:6 – this is a record growth in itself.
To add to the situation, a shocking report from the Health Protection Agency pointed out that there is an acute crisis of clinics and on an average patients wait more than 40 days just to get an appointment from the respective doctors.
However, a... (read more)
Author: Jimmy Addison
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15. Creating A weight Loss Plan
September 03, 2008
Since excess weight puts you at risk for many health problems, you may need to set some weight loss plans to help avoid those risks and prevent disease.
But what should be your long-term goal? And what short-term goals should you set to help you get there? You have a better chance of attaining your goals if you make sure that the weight loss plans that you will use are sensible and reasonable right at the beginning.
Here are some guidelines from the experts in choosing weight loss plans and goals.
1. Be realistic
Most people's long-term weight loss plans are more ambiti... (read more)
Author: Jackie Serta
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16. Reasons Why You Should Lose Weight
September 03, 2008
There is a great benefit acquired from losing weight. Though losing weight is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds.
The following are a few of the remarkable advantages from losing those excess weight.
Weight loss prevents high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke
That is a three in one benefit from losing weight. It is a fact that heart disease and stroke are one of the primary reasons for disability and death in both men and women in the US. People who are overweight ha... (read more)
Author: Jackie Serta
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17. Losing Weight With Hypnosis
September 03, 2008
Controlling your weight and avoiding weight gain as you get older are important ways to prevent a host of weight-related health problems.
Indeed, if you are more than 20 pounds over your ideal weight, you are at greater risk for a rogues' gallery of potentially deadly conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, endometrial cancer, obstructive sleep apnea, and breast cancer.
What's more, most people who are overweight tend to avoid exercise, and that avoidance just adds to the toll paid for extra pounds.
If you have a sedentary lifestyle and ar... (read more)
Author: Jackie Serta
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18. How To Heal Acid Reflux Without Medication
September 03, 2008
It is a rather sad reflection of society that so many of us use drugs, illicit and regulated to help us with our problems. All too often, doctors over medicate for even the smallest of health complaints, and given the side effects and health risks of medication this should be an area of concern. It seems that the convenience of simply taking a pill to alleviate a problem (regardless of how temporary the relief maybe) is just too tempting for us, hence our dependency on medication.
In the context of acid reflux, this need to refrain from the natural instinct to rely on medication is even m... (read more)
Author: Niall Roche
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19. Stomach Acid - How Does It Stay Down There?
September 03, 2008
Whilst the human mind has managed to design and develop a number of remarkable inventions and mechanical devices, there is nothing that can quite compare with the sheer inequity and precision that is found within the human body itself.
The stomach is one of the most vital of the internal organs, breaking down the food we eat into the respective nutrients and fuels we require to repair tissue, develop new cells and control the chemical processes within the body. Our stomach contains a very potent acidic solution known as hydrochloric acid and whenever food enters the stomach it is then slo... (read more)
Author: Niall Roche
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20. What is Acid Reflux?
September 02, 2008
Acid Reflux or acidity is the backward flow of the stomach contents into the esophagus (muscular tube through which ingested food passes from the mouth area to the stomach). It is due to improper functioning of a sphincter, a circular muscle which normally maintains constriction at the lower end of the esophagus. This backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus is called acidity. Acid reflux generally occurs because the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes and allows harsh stomach juices flow into the esophagus. It is also known as gastroesophageal reflux or heartburn. Acid reflux is a muscular ... (read more)
Author: amaechi ekufu
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21. Why Esophageal Testing Is So Important
September 02, 2008
Treating Barretts Esophagus is essential in order to prevent a moderate problem becoming a critical one, because the tragic end result maybe cancer. Even worse, non-treatment of Barretts Esophagus can result in the development of a particularly resilient and difficult to treat form of cancer leaving the victim with a rather bleak outcome.
Treating Barretts Esophagus involves the close monitoring of the development of the condition, sadly there is no cure per se, the only recourse in the event of cancer developing is the surgical removal of the esophagus, which is a rather drastic step an... (read more)
Author: Niall Roche
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22. Battling Liver Disease Dangers and Side Effects
September 02, 2008
Battling Liver Disease Dangers and Side Effects The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body and processes alcohol and other toxins while removing waste from the blood stream. It also stores useful nutrients such as vitamins, sugars and fats. According to the American Liver Foundation (ALF), nearly 1 in every 10 Americans suffers from some form of liver disease. ALF said that of the Americans with liver disease, thousands are unaware of their condition. The organization believes that if detected early, several types of liver diseases can be prevented. The founders of ALF also... (read more)
Author: Peter Kent
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23. What Is Diabetes?
September 02, 2008
Diabetes is a serious disease caused by a genetic people: its probability of developing a disease of the pancreas. If your family is exposed to the disease, read this article to detect symptoms of diabetes as soon as possible.
The type I diabetes
Type I is known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). It is less common to the USA but is the most serious and usually develops within a few days or weeks. In DID, lack of insulin resulting from the destruction of beta cells. Symptoms associated with DID are so distinct that they rarely leave any doubt of diagnosis. They are as fo... (read more)
Author: Jack Stanley
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24. Things You Can Do For Diabetes Treatment
September 02, 2008
Today, diagnosed with diabetes does not mean what it was. For many people, before learned more about diabetes and how best to treat the disease, there were not many options. Today, there are many types of treatment as diabetes May be suitable for you, some May include medication, while others do not May.
The best thing to do for you is to talk with your doctor. May it be possible to ask the treatment of diabetes without having to deal with injection and medicine. It depends on the particular type of diabetes you have, causes, and your current status.
A diabetes treatment and preven... (read more)
Author: Jack Stanley
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25. The Effect Of Caffeine And Diabetes
September 02, 2008
Diabetes is a very common disease affecting children and adults around the world, but there are still many mysteries and debates on diabetes treatment. For example, the jury is still on the correlation between caffeine and diabetes.
In Japan, researchers have argued that these caffeine in the form of coffee or green tea May reduce the risk of diabetes. Medical experts, on the other hand, claim that caffeine may pose a higher risk for diabetes. A study conducted on participants aged 40 to 65 who drank black, green and oolong tea have shown that alcohol consumption at least three cups or m... (read more)
Author: Jack Stanley
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