Disease control

Hypertension is a chronic medical condition that affects one in three adults in the US, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also called the silent killer, it is a condition where the blood pressure is abnormally elevated.

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Bowel resection surgery for Crohn’s disease removes diseased sections of the intestine, alleviating symptoms and improving overall bowel function.

The only way to confirm a celiac disease diagnosis is by having an endoscopic biopsy. A pathologist will assign a Marsh classification to the biopsy findings. Why an Endoscopic Biopsy? An endoscopic biopsy will tell you (1) if you have celiac disease, (2) if your symptoms improve on a gluten-free diet due to a placebo effect (you …

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Dizziness upon standing is a sign of low blood pressure (postural hypotension). Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, vasodilation and low blood sugar level can also cause dizziness (Vata). Ear infection may cause dizziness as well (Kapha). Pressure naturally builds in the ear after a rich meal as blood thickens. This can cause kapha type vertigo as well. Ayurvedic Remedies for Vertigo

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Estrogen loss during the menopausal transition could increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, which are more common in women.

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Detailed infographic depicting coronary artery disease, showing plaque buildup and potential health education. Illustrates the anatomy and symptoms of a heart condition. Download a free preview or high-quality Adobe Illustrator (ai), EPS, PDF, SVG vectors and high-res JPEG and PNG images.

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Anyone can trip and be thrown momentarily off balance. Are you able to catch your balance or do you go down? The Centers for Disease Control reports that one in five falls causes a serious injury. Many result in a broken bone or head injury. As we get older falling becomes a serious health issue. Some of these age related issues could be avoided.