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• Skin Care
  Cosmetic Surgery
  Healthy Aging
  Skin Cancer
  Psoriasis
  Hormone Disorders
   
  

  Blackhead

  A blackhead (technically known as a open comedo) is a yellowish or blackish bump or plug on the skin. An open comedo or blackhead is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have ... > more
• Addiction
  Crystal Meth
  Controlled Substances
  Illegal Drugs
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Healthy Aging
   
  

  Methamphetamine

  Methamphetamine (also referred to as methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a synthetic stimulant drug used for both medicinal and recreational purposes (the latter use is illegal in most ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Sports Medicine
  Sleep Disorder Research
  Birth Defects
  Sleep Disorders
   

  Restless legs syndrome

  Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed neurological disorder. RLS (which is also sometimes referred to as Jimmy Legs, spare legs or "the kicks") may be described ... > more
• Viruses
  Sports Medicine
  Infectious Diseases
  Healthy Aging
  Health Policy
  Attention Deficit Disorder
   
  

  Bioterrorism

  Bioterrorism is terrorism using germ warfare, an intentional human release of a naturally-occurring or human-modified toxin or biological ... > more
• Lymphoma
  Pancreatic Cancer
  Cancer
  Breast Cancer
  Lung Cancer
  Leukemia
   
  

  Monoclonal antibody therapy

  Monoclonal antibody therapy is the use of monoclonal antibodies (or mAb) to specifically target cells. The main objective is stimulating the patient's immune system to attack the malignant tumor ... > more
• Schizophrenia
  Parkinson's
  Controlled Substances
  Illegal Drugs
  Insomnia
  Pharmacology
   
  

  Dopamine

  Dopamine is a chemical naturally produced in the body. In the brain, dopamine functions as a neurotransmitter, activating dopamine receptors. Dopamine can be supplied as a medication that acts on the ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Asthma
  Sports Medicine
  Lung Disease
  Allergy
  Diseases and Conditions
   

  Hiccup

  A hiccup or hiccough is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm; typically this repeats several times a minute. The sudden rush of air into the lungs causes the glottis to close, creating the "hic" ... > more
• Sleep Disorder Research
  Sleep Disorders
  Insomnia Research
  Insomnia
  Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  Disorders and Syndromes
   

  Insomnia

  Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to be incapable of remaining asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their ... > more
• Encephalitis
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Healthy Aging
  Infectious Diseases
  Sports Medicine
  Diseases and Conditions
   
  

  Meningitis

  Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes (meninges) covering the brain and the spinal cord. Although the most common causes are infection (bacterial, viral, fungal or parasitic), chemical agents ... > more
• Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Disorders and Syndromes
  Sports Medicine
  Perception
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
   

  Hallucination

  A hallucination is a sensory perception experienced in the absence of an external stimulus, as distinct from an illusion, which is a misperception of an external stimulus. Hallucinations may occur in ... > more

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