Bell's palsy
INTRODUCTION - Bell's palsy is a condition that causes sudden paralysis of one or more nerves in the face. Common signs of Bell's palsy are twitching, weakness, drooping eyelid or mouth, or drooling from one side of the mouth (show picture ... [... more]
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Diet and health
INTRODUCTION - A growing body of scientific research is beginning to provide important clues about how diet choices affect health. In some areas, the relationship between specific foods or dietary supplements and particular health outcomes is ... [... more]
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Chronic cough in adults
INTRODUCTION - The ability to cough is an important part of normal lung function. Coughing from time to time helps clear particles and secretions from the lungs and helps to prevent infection. However, sometimes a cough can become a chronic ... [... more]
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Chronic venous insufficiency
INTRODUCTION - Chronic venous insufficiency is a common disorder that affects the veins of the legs. Normally, these veins carry blood from the legs to the heart (show figure 1A-1B). In people with chronic venous insufficiency, the veins do not ... [... more]
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric ...
INTRODUCTION - Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a group of physical and behavioral symptoms that occur in a cyclic pattern during the second half of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is the severe form of PMS. ... [... more]
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Weight loss treatments
This topic review discusses how to get started with a weight loss plan, including behavioral plans, diet therapy, and weight loss medications. Weight loss surgery is discussed in a separate topic review. (See "Patient information: Weight loss ... [... more]
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Acne
INTRODUCTION - Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder in North America. It affects an estimated 85 percent of adolescents, and is increasingly common among people over age 25. It may cause physical scars as well as embarrassment, anxiety, ... [... more]
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Sunburn
INTRODUCTION - Sunburn results when skin is burned by ultraviolet (UV) radiation, most often after excessive sun exposure. It is common, with nearly 32 percent of adults and between 72 and 83 percent of children and adolescents reporting at least ... [... more]
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Lung cancer prevention and screening
INTRODUCTION - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. The number of people who die from lung cancer each year has risen over the past 25 years. The number of people who die from lung cancer is ... [... more]
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Headache causes and diagnosis in adults
INTRODUCTION - Headache is one of the most common medical complaints. Headaches can be quite debilitating, although the vast majority are not due to life threatening disorders. Approximately 90 percent of headaches are caused by one of three ... [... more]
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Dermatitis
INTRODUCTION - Dermatitis is defined as an inflammation of the skin. The terms dermatitis include a wide variety of skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, latex dermatitis and allergy, and ... [... more]
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Risks and benefits of alcohol
For many reasons, this is a question without simple or clear-cut answers. Humans have used alcohol safely and enjoyably for thousands of years, and it continues to occupy an important place in many religious ceremonies and social celebrations. In ... [... more]
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