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Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a more serious form of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), which is common. GER occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens spontaneously, for…

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Acne

Acne

What Is Acne? Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. These factors lead to…

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AIDS / HIV

What Is HIV? To understand what HIV is, let’s break it down: H – Human – This particular virus can only infect human beings. I – Immunodeficiency – HIV weakens…

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Alcoholism

What is alcoholism? Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that includes the following four symptoms: Craving–A strong need, or urge, to drink. Loss of control–Not being able…

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease Defined Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. People with dementia often have trouble thinking and speaking clearly, remembering recent…

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for…

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Anemia

What is Anemia? Anemia (uh-NEE-me-eh) is a condition in which a person’s blood has a lower than normal number of red blood cells (RBCs), or the RBCs don’t have enough…

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Angina

What Is Angina? Angina is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing…

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