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• Diet and Weight Loss
  Obesity
  Nutrition
  Staying Healthy
  Diabetes
  Cholesterol
   

  Detox diet

  A detox diet is a dietary regimen involving a change in consumption habits in an attempt to detoxify the body by removal of toxins or other contaminants. It is claimed to improve health, energy, ... > more
• Hormone Disorders
  Diabetes
  Women's Health
  Menopause
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Children's Health
   

  Growth hormone treatment

  Growth hormone (GH) is a protein hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction. In the past growth hormone was extracted from human pituitary glands and given ... > more
• Skin Care
  Allergy
  Healthy Aging
  Psoriasis
  Sports Medicine
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Eczema

  Eczema is a form of dermatitis, a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. It is extremely itchy, but scratching damages the fragile skin and ... > more
• Mesothelioma
  Sports Science
  Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Lung Cancer
   
  

  Asbestos

  Asbestos describes any of a group of fibrous metamorphic minerals of the hydrous magnesium silicate variety. When asbestos is used for its resistance to fire or heat, the fibers are typically mixed ... > more
• Renewable Energy
  Energy and the Environment
  Sports Science
  Healthy Aging
  Nuclear Energy
  Sports Medicine
   
  

  Chernobyl disaster

  The Chernobyl disaster was an accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant on April 26, 1986 at 01:23 a.m., consisting of an explosion at the plant and subsequent radioactive contamination of the ... > more
• Hormone Disorders
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Diseases and Conditions
  Sports Medicine
  Thyroid Disease
   
  

  Endocrinology

  Endocrinology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the endocrine system and its specific secretions called hormones. Hormones are molecules that act as signals from one type of cells to ... > more
• Alternative Medicine
  Pain Control
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Healthy Aging
  Sports Medicine
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Acupuncture

  Acupuncture is one of the main branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The technique involves the insertion of needles into "acupuncture points" on the body by trained practitioners. According to ... > more
• Heart Disease
  Today's Healthcare
  Healthy Aging
  Diseases and Conditions
  Stroke Prevention
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   

  Cardiac arrest

  A cardiac arrest is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the ventricles of the heart to contract effectively during systole. The resulting lack of blood supply results ... > more
• Dogs
  Veterinary Medicine
  Disability
  Animals
  Staying Healthy
  Mammals
   

  Service dog

  A service dog is a type of assistance dog that is specially trained to help people who have disabilities other than visual or hearing impairment. Examples of these include Psychiatric service dogs, ... > more
• Cholesterol
  Nutrition
  Food
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Food and Agriculture
  Triglycerides
   
  

  Bran

  Bran is the hard outer layer of cereal grains, and consists of combined aleurone and pericarp. Along with germ, it is an integral part of whole grains, and is often produced as a by-product of ... > more

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