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• Do You Suffer from Somnolence?

  What is somnolence?Somnolence is also referred to as sleepiness or drowsiness. It is a state of having a strong desire to sleep or sleeping for unusually long periods of time. The term somnolence comes from the Latin word somnus, which means sleep. Somnolence can be accompanied by signs of...

• The Stories of 3 Inspiring Lupus Patients

  Lupus can be devastating for anyone who has it. It is a problem within the immune system of the body in which the defense system of the body starts to attack itself. Lupus is the condition when the body produces excessive antibodies in the blood stream, which confuses the system. The results are...

• Is It a Mistake to Give Melatonin to Children with Autism?

  Dr. David Clark, the Director of the Center for Autism Recovery in Dallas, TX believes that it is a mistake to give melatonin to children with autism.Melatonin has received recent attention for helping people get to sleep easier. It is made by a gland in the brain that seems to elicit sleep hormones...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?

  Diabetes comes with a lot of signs, so it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms before it is too late. It's important to see your doctor before the symptoms become severe. Type 2 diabetes symptoms often develop slowly and most people don’t even know it. It is really important to get a...

• What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

  Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammation affecting any joint in the body. It occurs in about 15% of patients who have psoriasis. The symptoms of psoriatic arthritis vary from person-to-person.Psoriatic arthritis typically appears in people between the ages 30 years old and 50 years old, but it...