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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that results from asbestos exposure and is usually classified according to the area of the body it affects.
Seventy percent of mesothelioma cases are found in the lining (or membrane) of the lungs which is called Pleural Mesothelioma. Asbestos is inhaled which causes abnormal cell growth in the membrane, [...]

During pregnancy, a woman’s nutritional needs change to meet the demands put on the body by the growing fetus. During this time, it is possible for a woman to have a deficiency in one or more vitamins, including Vitamin D. A woman needs at least 5  micromilligrams of Vitamin D during pregnancy. Fortunately, it is very [...]

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease once it has begun; however, there are different treatment methods as well as some ways which may serve as Alzheimer’s prevention methods. While some methods are intended for the prevention of secondary dementia (that is, dementia that is caused by an underlying disease or condition) these methods may also [...]

A woman who is seeking to prevent pregnancy might consider taking birth control pills.  This method of contraception causes the cervical mucus to become thick, making the advancement of sperm to the uterus more difficult.  The pill is taken daily and also contains artificial hormones that prevent ovulation.
Birth control pills have other uses besides [...]

Contraception means to prevent pregnancy by the use of some method of birth control such as drugs, surgical procedures, implanted devices, or sexual practices. There are five types of contraception methods that are widely used today.  They are: Barrier, Behavioral, Emergency, Hormonal and Sterilization.
The barrier methods involve use of a device such as a cervical [...]

A type of contraceptive that is highly effective is the Implanon implant.  This birth control method alters the uterine lining and the cervical mucus, thus providing protection against pregnancy. The procedure to insert an implant is not considered highly invasive. A physician will use a local anesthetic in the upper arm and place the implant under [...]

Because Vitamin D is the only vitamin which the body manufactures on its own, it is not surprising that as many as 36% of Americans (according to the National Center for Health Statistics) may suffer from a Vitamin D deficiency. Further, certain persons are at a higher risk for Vitamin D deficiency than others.
The most [...]

Coxsackie, also known as hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by a virus. Generally affecting children aged 10 and under, it is characterized by fever, a general feeling of not being well, loss of appetite, and a sore throat. These symptoms are shortly followed by the eruption of painful sores in the mouth, and [...]

For many years, chicken pox was considered a rite of passage, especially in the area of childhood diseases. The illness was not considered to be all that serious, and it was not unusual for mothers to hold a “chicken pox party” when they heard that chicken pox was in the neighborhood, so that they could [...]

While mumps is not one of the more common childhood diseases today, thanks to the MMR vaccine, it can and does still occur, and outbreaks are only sometimes reported. For this reason, it is important to know the symptoms of mumps, and possible complications.
Mumps generally start out as most childhood diseases do, with aching muscles, [...]