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• Gastrointestinal Problems
  Heartburn
  Ulcers
  Obesity
  Accident and Trauma
  Sports Medicine
   
  

  Stomach

  In anatomy, the stomach is an organ in the gastrointestinal tract used to digest food. In general, the stomach's primary function is not the absorption of nutrients from digested food; this task is ... > 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
• Colon Cancer
  Lung Cancer
  Breast Cancer
  Cancer
  Gastrointestinal Problems
  Ovarian Cancer
   
  

  Colorectal cancer

  Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of ... > more
• Diseases and Conditions
  Today's Healthcare
  Personalized Medicine
  Medical Imaging
  Alternative Medicine
  Eye Care
   

  List of medical topics

  This is a list of medical ... > more
• Cosmetic Surgery
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Sports Medicine
  Foodborne Illness
  Neuropathy
   
  

  Botulinum toxin

  Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is one of the most poisonous naturally occurring substances in the world. Though it is highly toxic, it is ... > more
• STD
  Sexual Health
  HIV and AIDS
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Infectious Diseases
   
  

  Trichomoniasis

  Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich" or the ping pong disease, is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly. It is caused by a single-celled ... > more
• Vitamin D
  Vitamin
  Vitamin B
  Dietary Supplement
  Vitamin A
  Vitamin C
   
  

  Vitamin D

  Vitamin D is a fat-soluble steroid hormone precursor that contributes to the maintenance of normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the bloodstream. Strictly speaking, it is not a vitamin since ... > more
• Sports Medicine
  Healthy Aging
  Diseases and Conditions
  Heart Disease
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Diet and Weight Loss
   
  

  Dehydration

  Dehydration is the removal of water from an object. Medically, dehydration is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition in which the body contains an insufficient volume of water for ... > more
• Gynecology
  Healthy Aging
  Attention Deficit Disorder
  Women's Health
  Sports Medicine
  Pregnancy and Childbirth
   
  

  Uterus

  The uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ of most mammals, including humans. The uterus is located inside the pelvis immediately dorsal (and usually somewhat rostral) to the urinary ... > more
• Food Additives
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Nutrition
  Healthy Aging
  Obesity
  Sports Medicine
   

  Sugar substitute

  A sugar substitute, or artificial sweetener, is a food additive which duplicates the effect of sugar or corn syrup in taste, but often with less food energy. In the United States, five artificially ... > more

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