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"Can you hear me now?" may be a popular catch phrase for a giant telecommunications corporation, but could it also represent the future of your child's sense of hearing?

Lately, iPods have received a lot attention from healthcare professionals as a probable cause for hearing damage. The...

• Date Added: 9/29/2006
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Acid reflux disease, or GERD, is a common compliant of the digestive system, often characterised by persistent burning or discomfort behind the breastbone. As the symptoms of GERD can mimic those of coronary disease, it is important that you visit your doctor, if you have chronic heartburn. If you...

• Date Added: 7/17/2005
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Fortunately it is quite easy to find a place where you can perform the breast augmentation. Florida is not an exception, as there are many clinics where such surgeries take place. But before you decide on any of them, make sure that you know everything you need about the breast augmentation....

• Date Added: 7/20/2005
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Over half of Americans today take a multivitamin of some kind, believing that it will help them to stave off chronic disease and health deficiencies – but health experts are in disagreement over the necessity of these supplements. Some doctors and nutritionists feel that a multivitamin a day is...

• Date Added: 6/27/2006
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Balancing calcium with magnesium is an essential part of the effort to build and maintain strong and healthy bones.

Although 99% of calcium is found in your bones, the other 1%, which circulates throughout you bloodstream, is equally important to maintaining good health. Every cell in the...

• Date Added: 8/5/2005
• Views: 543

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Mother's best friend, that's what it's called in Africa. If a nursing mother adds it to her daily diet, more milk is produced. A malnourished child eating it daily can regain his weight. This plant brings many benefits for the body and is easily grown in tropical locations.

The name of the...

• Date Added: 6/8/2008
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Many homes are infested with these wingless insects that have been a cause for stress and insomnia to some people. Bed bugs suck blood from the skin and the resulting itch can last for several hours, other times it could last for several days.

The scientific name of these bed bugs is Cimex...

• Date Added: 8/9/2008
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Treadmills are very popular methods of exercise. These exercise machines have been helping people lose weight and get in shape for many years now. Buying a treadmill is not hard but if you have ever done it, you know that it can be expensive. It is an investment you will greatly benefit from but...

• Date Added: 7/20/2005
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Just imagine yourself fitting to that old pair of jeans or that fancy dress which you had thrown away for a fat tummy line. Well good news all the way! You have lost a few kilos around your waist. The sheer thought of melting steady cellulite gives us immense pleasure. But trimming waist line is...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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It is only common sense to lose weight when we know the health risks associated with obesity. Today in this fast world of technology obesity is rampant and sure a chronic disease that needs to be cured.

Health...

• Date Added: 3/30/2006
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Creatine is a natural substance found in the body, therefore, is not classified as a drug. It is legal to use in the US and most other countries as it is considered a food supplement. Many athletes who want to remain legal and yet gain muscle bulk and energy, use creatine instead of...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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10 Ingredients in Weight Loss Pills

Looking for help with losing weight? Help that goes beyond the usual lifestyle changes, portion control advice and exercise routines? Weight-loss supplements touting names like "fat burner" and "thermo max" can be enticing. But do they work? And even more...

• Date Added: 12/28/2005
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What is Atrial Fibrillation?

The heart is a muscle divided into four chambers: two atria at the top, and two ventricles at the bottom. Electrical impulses from the sino-atrial node in the right atrium cause the sequential contraction of atria then ventricles in order to squeeze blood...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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Asthma is considered to be a respiratory system disease. This condition causes the person with Asthma to have difficulty breathing in the form of shortness of breath, coughing, the feeling of chest tightness, and sometimes feeling winded.

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• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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Hemophilia is a hereditary disease that does not allow blood to clot properly.

There are two known forms of Hemophilia which are known as Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B.

Hemophilia A is the most common type and people with this...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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Psoriasis is a skin disease that is constant and never ending. It can be recognized by red patches of skin that are covered with white scales. People with Psoriasis usually have this red scaling looking rash on various parts of their body including the genitals, ears, elbows, knees, bell button,...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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Rhinitis is what is described as a condition that can cause swelling, reddening, and irritation of the nose and eyes. This condition can be caused by allergens in the air particularly dust particles, dander from animals, or even pollen due to certain plants if people are allergic to them. You can...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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Tetanus is a severe infection of the nervous system caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, household dust and animal feces. The bacteria contaminates the body normally through a deep cut or puncture wound, and can also result from injuries such as burns,...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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What is viral meningitis?
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges (the thin lining of tissue covering the brain and spinal cord) caused by an infection of the cerebrospinal fluid. Viral meningitis is relatively common, and is...

• Date Added: 9/20/2005
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These days, more and more people are placing importance on keeping physically healthy. This can be seen by the amount of people who are joining gyms and sports clubs, going on diets, and spending on private health insurance. One of the biggest areas of concern in this area for women is keeping a...

• Date Added: 1/25/2006
• Views: 375