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• The various important causes of chest pain    By: Deena David
  
  There are various causes of chest pain and many of these pains are confused with each other. This can be fatal at times; as people may not seek treatment thinking it is a simple pain. Read this article to learn of the different causes and types of chest pain
• Common pains that can be a sign of a major disease    By: Deena David
  
  Pains in the body can be due to various reasons. Some of the causes are very minor and are easily treatable. Other kinds of pain can even be life threatening. Read here some of the most severe causes of pain.
• The dangers of total contact casts    By: Deena David
  
  There are various problems that are associated with the total contact casts. Though they are very important in certain treatments, their application needs care. Read all the various complications of the total contact casts.
• Causes, Prevention and Treatment of Acidity    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Acidity can be a very problematic condition. This article explains the causes, prevention and also the treatment of acidity that is also called as heartburn.
• The various health benefits of controlling obesity    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  There are various benefits that can be derived if a person controls their obesity. A person will become slim and will also have a decrease in their chance of getting a disease . They will also become healthier and fit.
• The Various causes of Obesity that everyone should know    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  There are many causes of obesity. Some of these can be controlled easily and there are others that are not so easily controlled. This article lists a few of the most common causes of obesity.
• 10 Ways to Avoid Medical Debt: By Maya Jinwright    By: Guest
  
  Medical bills and health insurance are often tedious and difficult to understand. Healthcare reform is making its way through the Senate but healthcare costs are still rising. As a patient it is time to become your own patient advocate. 8ZGH7Z3E64D2
• Total contact casts and their advantages    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Total contact casts are used for many purposes and they have many advantages. Read this article to learn all about the various advantages of total contact casts.
• What every person needs to know about cholesterol - LDL, HDL and VLDL.    By: Deena David
  
  Cholesterol is an important component of the body, but it has to be under adequate levels to have a healthy heart. Read this article to learn all you need to know about cholesterol.
• Learn the efficient methods to lower your blood pressure    By: Deena David
  
  Blood pressure is a very important measurement. This is because it has to be under adequate control. A decrease or increase in the levels of blood pressure can cause various problems. Read this article on the methods of keeping the blood pressure under control.
• Health Wellness and the Environment    By: greenenergy
  
  Health and Wellness are rarely equaled with the environment. Happiness evaluations from psychology show that outdoor exposure increases the wellness and happiness index.
• Simple methods to reduce the Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol    By: Deena David
  
  A person who has high Cholesterol should also be wary of the Low density Lipoprotein levels. Read this article to learn the various methods of reducing the levels of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
• Simple ways to increase the High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL)    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  High density lipoprotein (or HDL Cholesterol ) is the good cholesterol and the amount in the body should be more. There are various methods of increasing the High density lipoprotein and this is the focus of the article.
• Causes signs and treatment of low blood pressure:    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Low blood pressure may not be a very high risk problem as High blood pressure is, but it too needs to be carefully treated to prevent some complications that can arise from this. Read on to know more about this problem.
• How can flu spread and how long is it contagious    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Flu is caused by virus and there are various types of flu depending on the virus that causes it. Read this article to know the mode of transmission of flu and also to know how long it can be contagious.
• Renal artery stenosis and young age hypertension: Treatment, Signs and Diagnosis    By: Deena David
  
  Renal artery stenosis is very important because it can cause hypertension in young people. Treating this condition is very important for every person affected by this problem. Read this article to know the signs and the various aspects associated with this disease.
• H1N1 (Swine Flu) 2009 : Section 3    By: JGlassFNP-BC
  
  The following case definitions have been provided by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Influenza-like illness (ILI) is defined as fever (temperature of 100ºF [37.8ºC] or greater) with cough or sore throat in the absence of a known cause other than influenza. A confirmed case of pandemic H1N1 influenza A is defined as an individual with an ILI with laboratory-confirmed H1N1 influenza A virus detection by real-time reverse...
• H1N1 (Swine Flu) 2009 : Section 2    By: JGlassFNP-BC
  
  In March and April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 influenza A virus infection was detected in Mexico, with subsequent cases observed in many other countries including the United States. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to the highest level, phase 6, indicating widespread community transmission on at least two continents. The 2009 H1N1 influenza A pandemic was caused by an H1N1 virus that had not been recognized previously..
• H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) 2009 : Section 1    By: JGlassFNP-BC
  
  H1N1- In late March and early April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 influenza A virus infection was detected in Mexico, with subsequent cases observed in many other countries including the United States. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to the highest level, phase 6, indicating widespread community transmission on at least two continents. The pandemic that began in March 2009 was caused by an H1N1 influenza A virus that represents a quadruple reassortment
• Various causes of hearing impairment and their management    By: Deena David
  
  Hearing impairment can be very disabling for a person because they have decreased ability to communicate with people. This article presents the various causes of hearing problems and their management.
• How to reap the maximum health benefits by walking    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Walking is very important for the wholesome health of a person. This is because it is a aerobic exercise with many benefits including expending calories and also increasing the fitness levels. Read on to learn the best methods of walking to reap maximum benefits.
• Hypothyroidism - The All Natural Cure    By: Matthew Maddison
  
  Recently diagnosed (5 months ago) with hypothyroidism and not being a big fan of Western medicine, I have been desperately searching for a cure that didn't involve Liothyronine, Levothyroxine or surgery. I stumbled across an ebook that claimed to have the all-natural cure to my disease. At first I was a bit hesitant to say the least since most ebook's being sold have extraordinary claims and you can never tell fact from fiction. However, the 60 day money back guarantee put my mind at ease and I
• Causes, signs and treatment of Fluid Retention in the body    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Fluid retention can be a common health problem and occurs due to many causes . Read this article to learn their causes, prevention and also the treatment for this condition.
• Causes and treatment of dizziness    By: Deena David
  
  There are various causes of dizziness of which some can be very simple in nature and other causes can be complicated. Read on to learn more about the common causes of dizziness.
• Ankle injury: Signs, symptoms, prevention and treatment.    By: Deena David
  
  Ankle injuries are very common and can cause lot of problems. Read this article to learn more about ankle injuries.
• Common causes of high blood pressure and methods of reducing the risks    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Blood pressure can kill a person if not treated. there are various causes of elevated blood pressure that every person should know. Read on to know more on the causes of hypertension and their treatment.
• Elevated Liver enzymes and their causes    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Liver enzymes can be elevated to a lot of reasons. The most common conditions are hepatitis and other conditions where the liver is damaged due to various reasons. When the cause is treated, the liver enzymes go back to their normal levels.
• The most common reasons for nose bleeding and their management    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Nasal bleeds can be very profuse and this should be stopped as soon as possible to make sure that the person does not lose a lot of blood. In fact here are many reasons due to which a person can bleed from the nose.
• Medical And Non-Medical Causes And Treatment For Hyperhidrosis    By: Deena David
  
  There are many causes of sweating in a person. These causes can either be medical or non medical in nature. The treatment is also different depending on the cause of hyperhidrosis.
• The various causes of leg cramps and their treatment    By: Deena David
  
  There are various causes of leg cramps and they seem to be a very common condition affecting people of all ages. Read on to find about the causes and treatment of leg cramps.
• How to clean the teeth of babies.    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  The correct way to clean baby teeth with a toothbrush and prevent cavities. This article lists the important aspects on cleaning the teeth of babies to prevent dental problems. Read on to learn more.
• What every individual has to learn about fat lip (swollen lip)    By: Deena David
  
  Fat lip or swollen lip is a common problem and can be caused by various problems. This article provides all the important details of fat lip and their treatment.
• All you need to know about blood groups and blood types    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Blood groups are very important and every person should know their group. There are other important things about blood too that people should know about. Read on to find the important things that you need to know about blood groups and blood types.
• Blood transfusion, cross matching and acute Hemolytic reaction    By: Deena David
  
  Blood groups are very important and every individual should have adequate knowledge on the blood group, cross matching and also the problems of blood mismatch which is acute hemolytic reaction as it can be fatal. This article provides the basic details of blood groups and related topics.
• Learn how diabetic foot ulcer can decrease the quality of life    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Diabetic foot ulcer is a very common problem that can decrease the quality of life. Read on to find how quality of life is decreased by diabetic ulcers.
• Tips and ideas that help to prevent migraine    By: Deena David
  
  Migraine is a very difficult problem to deal with. This article gives a few ideas and tips to prevent the migraine itself. Read on to find more about the prevention of migraine.
• What every individual needs to know about treating anemia at home.    By: Deena David
  
  Anemia is a problem that can even be fatal. This article provided natural home remedies for this problem. Read on to find more about anemia.
• What every individual needs to know about treating bad breath at home    By: Deena David
  
  Bad breath is a common problem. There are many problems related to bad breath. To deal with bad breath, there are many natural remedies and these are listed in this article.
• Treatment options available for migraine    By: Deena David
  
  Migraine is a condition that affects many people. It can cause a lot of disability because of the pain associated with it. There are various treament options available to treat migraine and this article lists them.
• What every individual needs to know about migraine    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Many people suffer from migraine, but do not know why it occurs. They do not know the various treatment options that can be tried to reduce the suffering. Read this article to learn of the important facts about migraine.
• Benefits of walking and meditation    By: Sreeni
  
  Walking and meditation are important and easy exercises which everyone must do to keep the body healthy and fit. Let’s discuss some important benefits of doing walking and meditation.
• General options that help to minimize the disability caused by arthritis    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Arthritis is a problem that affects many people. It can affect people in even the middle age category. There are various treatment options available for these people. Read on to find the options.
• Advantages of delivering a baby through Caesarian section (C-section)    By: Deena David
  
  There are various advantages and also disadvantages that are associated with delivery of a baby through Cesarean or Caesarian section (or C-section). This article tells of the various advantages of the birth of a child through Caesarian section.
• Open reduction and internal Fixation when there is a fracture in the neck of femur.    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Fracture of the neck of femur is a very common injury seen. This article talks of the important treatment for neck of femur fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation of the fracture has many advantages and they are listed in this article.
• Stay Fit - How to keep yourself in good shape without going to the Gym    By: Tim
  
  This article shows simple ways to stay physically and mentally fit by doing your daily routine apart from going to the GYM. Diseases and obesity are becoming a common phenomena.
• Arthritis treatment: Natural Foods become more efficient    By: senthil
  
  The variety of available treatments for joint pain. In general, surgery is not necessary in the case of arthritis treatment. However, the activities, joint pain and if this turns out to be unbearably slow and continuous surgery in May would be necessary to prevent the pain just hard. The operation is to provide joint replacements or remove damaged tissue to the public.
• A healthy life free of cost!    By: Abhi
  
  Well articles on such lines are authentically entitled to be written by a doctor, or some health expert. However this piece, I would like to mention, has been built with inputs from journals, medical articles, excerpts from experts in columns on health issues and questions answered by them along with the knowledge that I gathered in bits and pieces from my mother who is a physician.
• Poliomyelitis: Causes, transmission, signs, symptoms and treatment    By: Deena David
  
  Polio affects many people in developing countries and is a public health problem. This article is all about the various Causes, transmission, signs, symptoms and treatment of polio.
• Most important health benefits of jogging and precautions to be taken    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  The person who jogs regularly has a lot of health benefits. These include a decrease in the occurrence of diseases and also preventing various diseases. There are also certain precautions that a person has to take before jogging. Read on to find more about all these aspects of jogging.
• Many wonderful health benefits of Aloe Vera that everyone should know    By: David Prakash Kumar
  
  Aloe Vera is a plant that is used in many industries including health care,cosmetics and others. This article lists the various important uses of Aloe vera.