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This community is presented in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association. Diabetes Type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, is a chronic disease where either the body does not produce enough… [more]
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Does anyone in this community suffer from dust mite allergy?
in AllergyI had been having these spells that would last for a period of days or weeks, where I couldn’t seem to catch my breath. After 4 times to the family…
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Can a dust mite allergy appear at a late age of 48
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Are swimming pool and Hot tub chemicals allergenic?
in AllergyWhen iam around these chemicals I get a plugged ear and dark urine. Thank You Phillip
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Atherosclerosis Guide
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which arteries — the vessels that carry blood and oxygen throughout your body — become lined with plaque. This process begins as early as childhood and progresses as we
Type 1 Diabetes Guide
Diabetes mellitus is a disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. People with diabetes have problems converting the food they eat into usable energy. There are two types of diabetes mellitus
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Healia Health Blog
Our perspective on breaking health news
New Relief for Serious Bee Stings
A little bee venom may be a good thing. Some people are so allergic to bee stings and other insect bites that they are in danger of potentially lethal anaphylactic shock. Such shock can be fatal if obstruction of the airway occurs, blood pressure drops, or heart rate or heart rhythms are interrupted. One method of treatment involves injecting small,…
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Lack of Sleep Can Cause High Blood Pressure
Middle-aged people who lack sleep are more likely to develop high blood pressure than those…
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Diabetes Linked to Postpartum Depression
A recent Harvard Medical School study found that mothers with diabetes are more than 50%…
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Sonia Sotomayor Will Be First Supreme Court Justice With Type 1 Diabetes If Confirmed
Though Sonia Sotomayor is well known for being the Supreme Court’s first Hispanic nominee, the…
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Obese Women Should Limit Gestational Weight Gain, Institute of Medicine Says
Obese women should limit weight gain to between 11 and 20 pounds during gestation, according…
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