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Information About Melanoma by Kevin Graeler

By at July 24, 2013 | 7:43 am | 1 Comments

Causing approximately forty-eight thousand deaths around the world each year, melanoma proves to be the most deadly form of skin disease yet discovered. The effects of this disease are found in the form of tumors that become evident in the human body, including exposed skin or other areas. This form of cancer is most prevalent in Caucasian people but has affected all more...

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What Are Kidney Stones by Kayla Tatum

By at July 21, 2013 | 11:36 am | 0 Comment

The main function of the kidneys is to act as a filter for our blood. 'Dirty blood' or blood that contains waste from food our body ingests, travels into the kidneys through a filtration process. The clean blood is distributed into our body. Kidney stones form when your kidneys cannot break down substances because of a lack of fluid in your body and a buildup is formed. more...

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Ovarian Cancer: The Overlooked Killer by Jonathan Meyer

By at July 20, 2013 | 2:57 pm | 0 Comment

In today’s world of Health, I believe all of us have heard of the disease cancer and its various forms.  The form of cancer that is most heard about in our society due to media would have to be Breast Cancer. A different and dangerous form of cancer that no one hears about in the United States is Ovarian Cancer. This is a difficult cancer to identify due to its more...

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Overview of Cystic Fibrosis

By at July 19, 2013 | 11:43 am | 0 Comment

Cystic Fibrosis is a heredity disease that causes severe damage to one’s digestive system and lungs, as it greatly affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat, and digestive juices.  Cystic Fibrosis causes these secretions to plug up tubes and ducts, including those in the lungs and pancreas. It is caused by a mutation in a recessive gene, therefore both parents must more...

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease by Ronell McCollum

By at July 7, 2013 | 1:07 pm | 1 Comments

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a group of lung conditions that impede airflow and make breathing very difficult. The two most common conditions that make up chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Bronchitis occurs when the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs, become inflamed. Bronchitis more...

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