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Introduction It is estimated that close to 10% of the U.S. population has some sort of tattoo. Eventually, as many as 50% of them want to have laser tattoo removal. There is good news for those who have an unwanted body design. Newer laser tattoo removal techniques can eliminate your tattoo with minimal side effects. …

Preeclampsia Facts* *Preeclampsia facts medically edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD High blood pressure during pregnancy can be dangerous for the mother and baby. Effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy range from mild to severe. Preeclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy) generally begins after the 20th week of pregnancy and is related to increased blood pressure and protein in …

The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family From Radon Are You Exposed to Radon in Your Home or Workplace? Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate …

Sleep paralysis introduction Have you ever felt like you were awake but unable to move? You might have even felt afraid but could not call for help? This condition is called sleep paralysis. Sleep paralysis may leave you feeling frightened, especially if you also see or hear things that aren’t really there. Sleep paralysis may happen only once, or you …

What Is Tobacco Addiction? When people are addicted, they have a compulsive need to seek out and use a substance, even when they understand the harm it can cause. Tobacco products — cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco — can all be addictive. Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you, and most people that do it want to quit. …

Mental illness is any disease or condition that influences the way a person thinks, feels, behaves, and/or relates to others and to his or her surroundings. Although the symptoms of mental illness can range from mild to severe and are different depending on the type of mental illness, a person with an untreated mental illness often is unable to cope …

Malignant hyperthermia facts* *Malignant hyperthermia facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Malignant hyperthermia is a severe reaction to particular drugs that are often used during general anesthesia for surgery. Malignant hyperthermia occurs in 1 in 5,000 to 50,000 instances in which people are given anesthetic gases. Muscle rigidity, breakdown of muscle fibers (rhabdomyolysis), a high fever, increased acid levels …

Oral health and bone disease facts* *Oral health and bone disease facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by loss of bone density; affected bones are more likely to fracture. Tooth loss can occur when the bone of the jaw becomes less dense. Osteoporosis in the jaw bone has been associated with osteoporosis in other …

Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts* *Sexual and urological problems of diabetes facts Medically Edited by: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Sexual and urologic complications of diabetes occur because of the damage diabetes can cause to blood vessels and nerves. Both women and men can develop sexual problems from diabetes. Sexual problems in men with diabetes include erectile dysfunction and …

What is screening? Cancer screening looks for a hidden cancer before a person has any warning signs or symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread. Scientists are trying to better understand which …