The bronchi are the lining of the air tubes of the lungs. The inflammation of the bronchi is called Bronchitis. It can be the result of a cold, a sore throat or influentza. The cool air and the low temperatures in winter influence in a negative way the disease. You can be contaminated with the [...]

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The introduction of the Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAGB), or Gastric Banding Surgery has set the medical world abuzz with its excellent potential to reduce and control obesity in men and women. In fact, many are looking at Gastric Banding Surgery as one of the best weapons in humanity’s eternal fight against obesity and weight [...]

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Marijuana is addictive, it can limit your potential, increase your risks for a number of psychiatric disorders, and there is a withdrawal syndrome associated with the drug.Marijuana today is not what it was even a couple of decades ago, and parents may be underestimating the threat that marijuana poses to today’s teens.The potency of marijuana [...]

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As you may know, Invisalign is a set of invisible braces which are put in place by a dentist in order to correct the position our teeth are in, these braces are very convenient because not many people are able to tell the difference between people who are wearing them and those who aren’t. The [...]

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When someone gets a cold sore or knows someone who has one, it is not uncommon for them to wonder, “Are cold sores contagious?” And the answer to this question is yes, cold sores are contagious in more ways than one. The herpes simplex virus that usually causes cold sores is easily spread–even if the [...]

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India has been the most attractive destination for the visitors around the globe. But the recent trend in the tourism sector shows a propelling growth in the travel & tourism industry. This is not only due to the heritage attraction of the country but the medical tourism India that has depicted a steady southward movement, [...]

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Byetta (exenatide) is a type 2 diabetes treatment that controls glucose, or blood sugar, levels in individuals who are non-insulin dependent. The injectable drug, manufactured by Amylin Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly, was approved for market use in 2005.The drug was recently the center of an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after [...]

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Questions such as how can I grow taller naturally have a lot of answers. Most of them evolve around the concept of eating the right food and doing special exercises. While those answers are very good, they aren’t fun. Having fun is part of who we are, so when trying to grow taller we should [...]

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If you have ever made a trip to the dentist, the odds are that you have come into contact with a dental hygienist. In fact most of your time spent in the dentist’s chair will actually mean that it is the hygienist who is working on you and not the actual dentist, whether you are [...]

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There are very few anomalies of the thyroid that require immediate medical attention and one of them is the dreaded thyroid storm. It is a serious condition that could result in death in several hours without prompt medical attention.What is It?This is a serious condition wherein there is an aggravation of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. [...]

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