Deborah Garrett

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• What Causes Croup?

  Croup is a common respiratory problem prevailing in young children that tends to develop in the fall or winter. It describes a deep and barking cough that is caused by an upper respiratory infection that blocks a child's ability to breathe. Its characteristic symptom is harsh coughing...

• What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder. Our own immune system attacks our body and destroys bony tissue in the joints. Sometimes, other body parts are also affected, like skin, eyes, blood vessels, lungs, or heart, but mostly the joints are the ones which are mostly affected. It...

• Use Breast Shields to Reduce Radiation Damage During CT Scans

  Using breast shields will reduce radiation damage to the breast tissue in men and women who undergo CT scans of the chest, according to a new study. This small metallic piece does not affect the diagnosis, according to researchers. “This may reduce the radiation to the breast tissues by about...

• Smile to Look Younger!

  Want a youthful appearance? Then just smile, or so says a new study. In one recent study, people guessed that people who were smiling in photos were younger than those who had neutral or angry expressions. This is another study which adds to the evidence that facial expression has an impact on the...

• What Is Fibromyalgia?

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic musculoskeletal condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints and muscles. Though a common condition, many cases of fibromyalgia are misdiagnosed and can lead to depression. Fibromyalgia syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that display the presence of a disease...

• Does Diabetes Cause Gastroparesis?

  Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can affect just about any organ. It damages small and large blood vessels, nerves, and changes the functioning of various organs, including those in the gastrointestinal tract.Diabetes adversely affects the functioning of the complete digestive tract,...