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What you should know about premature menopause

What you should know about premature menopause

The beginning of menopause is often noticed when the interval between the periods starts to get longer with each cycle. As the hormone levels fluctuate, the duration and the flow patterns all fluctuate. The woman often does not know when the periods will start and is often caught unaware. During this period the women experience hot flashes starting somewhere on the upper body like neck, face, and the back which spreads either upward or down wards depending on where it started.
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What measures can be taken to treat carpal tunnel

What measures can be taken to treat carpal tunnel

Carpal tunnel is a condition where a person experiences tingling, pain, weakness, numbness in the hand, because of the pressure on the median nerve located in the wrist. Basically, the median nerve travels from the arm to the hand through a tiny space in the wrist known as the carpal tunnel.
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What is liver cancer?

What is liver cancer?

Live cancer is of the most deadly illnesses of all time. It is a rare condition that generates, primarily in the liver and can later spread to other parts of the body. It causes the degeneration and mutations of the tissues of the liver and makes them grow in an abnormal manner.
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Ways to find free and low cost dental clinics

Ways to find free and low cost dental clinics

Every morning we brush our teeth and floss them. But most of the time, our dental care, and dental hygiene stops right there. Not many of us are aware of the complete dental care and how to do it. Dental care is not restricted and limited to brushing and flossing in the morning.
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Why do you get hiccups

Why do you get hiccups

The diaphragm muscle in our body is responsible for separating the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity. Hiccups are a result of this muscle spasming and contracting while the vocal chords suddenly stop the intake of air through the cavity. A full stomach is normally the number one reason causing hiccups, which can be due to overeating, consumption of more alcohol than what your stomach can handle.
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Understanding the causes of impetigo in children and adults

Understanding the causes of impetigo in children and adults

A contagious skin infection, impetigo is caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus bacteria. It is more prevalent among children aged 2 to 5, however, even adults can contract it. This condition is characterized by red blisters containing yellow fluids. Usually, these sores ooze and eventually turn into a crusty brown layer.
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