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What is the encephalitis causes and prevention?
Encephalitis means inflammation of the brain. Some causes of encephalitis are infections and the way the body’s immune system reacts to certain changes such as malignant tumors or a delayed reaction to previous infections. Continue reading to know more details about the causes of encephalitis.
The Gender Gap in Handling Stress and Diabetes
According to a study that was published in Web MD, women tend to suffer from the stress that is brought on by a diagnosis of diabetes more so than men do.
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Eva Longoria On Her Sister with Special Needs Having Breast Cancer
Eva Longoria has recently opened up on a subject that she hasn't discussed much. Eva has a special needs sister who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Why Screening and Treatment for Gestational Diabetes is Important
Can gestational diabetes affect the development and growth of the baby? Its important to make sure that patients are screened and treated properly for the condition.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Mental Health
Because rheumatoid arthritis is among the most common autoimmune diseases, it’s perhaps best understood by researchers and physicians.
Gluten Intolerance is No Longer Considered a Caucasian's Disease
Recent developments in research prove that gluten intolerance is no longer a northern European condition, and the disease is actually prevalent worldwide and not just in one area.
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Study Suggests that Self-Reported Celiac Disease Could Be Due to Another Molecule
Though celiac disease can be diagnosed with the help of various tests, there are still many self-diagnosed cases as well with people claim to feel the benefits from a gluten-free diet. But, the reason why they are receiving these benefits may not be because they are sensitive to gluten, but rather a different molecule.
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What Is Trichotillomania: Causes and Symptoms
Trichotillomania (also known as Hair Pulling disorder) is usually characterized by compulsively. Check out this infographic to learn more about trichotillomania.
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New Harvard and MassGeneral Study Will Explore Celiac Development
Harvard and MassGeneral are currently recruiting 250 infants to participate in their new study that plans to look at the various factors that affect celiac disease's development. For more information, visit www.cdgemm.org.
Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Lymphoma
Meditation has always been a popular form of therapy for many different mental illnesses, but researchers believe that a certain form of meditation, mindfulness meditation, could really help lymphoma patients through their diagnosis and recovery.
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Becoming Independent Again with this Newly Designed Spoon for Parkinson's Patients
Because of the symptoms, such as unsteady hands and twitching muscles of the body, patients are usually dependent on others in all tasks that they make. A great example of their dependence is whenever they eat. Keep reading to see why this spoon designed for Parkinson's patients will help them gain some independence back!
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Ovarian Cancer Survivor Raises Awareness with Frozen Yogurt
Hubbard continues to take to the streets to raise awareness for ovarian cancer. Her actions have attracted both those who are at risk, and those who have lost loved ones to ovarian cancer.
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Dealing with Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue
Multiple sclerosis is a poorly understood autoimmune disease with a variety of symptoms, not all of which are felt by every person. Perhaps the most common symptom of MS is fatigue, and even that does not affect everyone equally.
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This New Zealand Native Beat Cancer Eight Times
Phil Kerslake is a remarkable example of a cancer patient who never gave up hope in his fight against cancer, even though he’s relapsed eight times.
The Stress that Comes with Caring for Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect the people who unfortunately develop the condition. The condition can have a huge impact on the lives of that person’s loved ones, especially those who end up being caretakers for the person with Alzheimer’s.
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Connecting the Dots Between Alzheimer's and Hypertension
Researchers have been investigating the relationship between high blood pressure and dementia for decades. Keep reading to understand this relationship further, and what patients can do to improve it.
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Cystic Fibrosis Stories: Stronger Because of their Scars
A few brave souls have spoken out about their cystic fibrosis. They are sharing their stories in hopes to encourage and empower others to do the same.
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Non-Alcoholic Beer for People with Crohn’s Disease
When Ted Fleming went in for a routine doctor’s appointment, his mind was most likely on what brewery he would be visiting next, and not the massive lifestyle change that was coming his way.
How to Deal with Aggression in Alzheimer's Patients
Though violence is not a common feature of dementia, if it happens when a caregiver is not prepared, it can become dangerous quickly for both the patient and their family. View this slideshow to understand how aggressiveness in Alzheimer's patients should be dealt with.
2017: Compilation of Breast Cancer Facts and Figures
WalletHub has decided to put together some facts and figures representing the good and the bad in regards to breast cancer.
