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• Appendicitis: Get the Facts

  Appendicitis is an acute or chronic condition which causes inflammation of the appendix. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it is the most common cause of abdominal pain in the US which results in surgery. It has also been found that about 5% of the...

• Is Multiple Sclerosis Hereditary?

  Research organizations were able to identify and pinpoint two genes that affect the development of multiple sclerosis. Seven genome screens of MS in November 2010 revealed that other complex genetic factors have associations with MS. For this reason, more research is called for to reveal the...

• Lose Weight Without Fad Diets

  According to a new study published in, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, eating less fat, getting more exercise, and discussing a weight loss plan with a doctor is the most effective way to lose weight. This study focused on the methods followed by successful dieters to lose the extra weight...

• What Is a Cervical Laminectomy?

  A cervical laminectomy is performed to relieve the compression of the spinal cord and nerves around your neck. This is achieved by making the spinal canal wider, creating more space for your nerves. A part of the protruding bone or the lamina is either removed or trimmed during this procedure. The...

• What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  When the immune system attacks the joints, it will cause inflammation. As a result, the synovium (inside lining of the joint that lubricates and helps the joints to move smoothly) thickens. This will then lead to swelling and pain in and around the joints.If inflammation persists, it can damage the...

• What is Hypothyroidism? Get the Facts

  Hypothyroidism is characterized by an under active thyroid gland that fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormones. These hormones are important in maintaining an adequate metabolic rate and energy production. Thus, low levels of thyroid hormones affect each and every organ of the body,...