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12 Popular Weight Loss Pills and Supplements Reviewed Ask your healthcare provider before taking any supplements or pills for weight loss. A bodyweight over the healthy limit is associated with several health conditions, such as diabetes, heart diseases, and certain cancers. According to health experts, long-term weight loss can be safely attained by making healthy …

Coughing up blood or hemoptysis refers to the spitting of blood Coughing up blood or hemoptysis refers to the spitting of blood or blood-stained mucus from the throat and lungs (the respiratory tract). Coughed up blood often looks bubbly and is mixed with mucus. It may be red or rust-colored in appearance. It is often small in amounts, unlike vomiting …

Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a bacterium that is present in approximately half of the people in the world. Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) is a bacterium that is present in approximately half of the people in the world. However, not everybody infected with H pylori develops the signs and symptoms of the H pylori infection. H pylori infection is caused …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder in which acid reflux occurs at least two times a week for several weeks. Acid reflux is a condition in which the acidic stomach contents leak back in the food pipe (esophagus) and cause heartburn. GERD occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is …

Bedbugs cannot live on your body. Bed bugs cannot live on your body. They may prefer to live near their host, not on them. Bed bugs gravitate toward people who remain inactive (e.g. sleeping) long enough to provide a blood meal. As per research, they may stay or hide 5-20 feet away to feed blood. Once the blood-feeding is complete, bed …

Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects. Bed bugs are blood-sucking insects. They usually survive on the blood of other creatures. Bed bugs live usually in the cracks and crevices of beds. When they sense that a person is asleep, they move towards them and feed on their blood. Bed bugs can also be found in sofas, mattresses, chairs, sheets, blankets, suitcases, …

Hypothyroidism is a condition where low levels of thyroid hormones affect various body parts. Thyroid hormones are needed for the body to function normally. The hormones regulate growth and metabolism, thus influencing every function of the body. Hypothyroidism may produce the following symptoms: Fatigue Decreased tolerance to cold Weight gain Puffy face Pain in the joints and muscles Constipation Dry …

The signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis usually last around 7-10 days The signs and symptoms of acute sinusitis usually last around 7-10 days unless there are complications. With appropriate treatment, the symptoms may become more bearable, the recovery may be faster, and chronic sinusitis can be prevented. The signs and symptoms of a chronic sinusitis last at least three …

The exact cause of sarcoidosis is unknown Sarcoidosis is a rare condition that causes small patches of red and swollen tissue (granulomas) in the organs of the body. It usually affects the lungs and skin. This condition may change the normal structure and possibly the function of an affected organ. Siltzbach developed the staging of sarcoidosis based on radiographic findings: …

What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy can be hereditary. Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic diseases causing progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.  There are more than 30 types of muscular dystrophy that result in muscle weakness. Over time, the muscles get weaker, disturbing the gait (a person’s manner of walking) and the ability to perform daily activities.  …