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Complete Information on Myositis
Myositis
is a general term used for any condition that involves muscle swelling. "Myo" refers to muscles and "itis" means inflammation. In this rare disease, the immune system inflames the body's own muscle tissue. Most conditions tha...
Growth Hormone Deficiency & How To Grow Taller through Growth Hormone Therapy
Growth Hormone (GH)
(synonyms: Human Growth Hormone (HGH), somatropin, somatotropin) is a hormone produced and secreted by pituitary gland. GH plays a vital role in controlling several important bodily processes, such as metabolism, g...
The Problem with Having Too Much Thyroid Hormone
Hyperthyroidism
is a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormone. Since the thyroid gland controls the body's organic processes, too much thyroid hormone can drastically affect the metabolic functio...
What Happens when You Have an Underactive Thyroid?
Hypothyroidism
is a medical condition where the thyroid does not manufacture enough thyroid hormone.
Thyroid
is a gland that is shaped like a butterfly near the front part of your neck. The thyroid's job is to manufacture ho...
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Serious Autoimmune Disorder
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. It is named after Dr. Hakaru Hashimoto, the doctor who discovered this condition in 1912. It is an autoimmune disease caused by inflammation of t...
What’s the Purpose of Creatinine Test?
Creatinine Test
measures the level of creatinine in the blood and urine. During metabolism, wherein the food you take is digested and transformed into energy, a substance called creatine is formed. This substance is further broken dow...
All About Burkitt’s Lymphoma
Burkitt's Lymphoma
is an uncommon form of the non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that usually affects children. It is an aggressive type of cancer tumor that starts in the immune cells called B-cells. Despite its fast-growing and fast-spreading n...
To Vaccinate or Not? Reasons to Delay or Skip Vaccinating Kids
Prevention
is always better than cure. In today's world, prevention usually comes in the form of a
vaccine
, which helps people stay away from various serious ailments like measles, tetanus, whooping cough, and even some forms o...
Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
is a condition of chronic fatigue for six months or longer without any explanation. It is usually accompanied by some cognitive problems such as difficulty in concentrating and short-term memory loss. Me...
Health Hazards Lurking in College Dorms
Ah, college - the time for both serious studying and serious partying! College opens up a door for freedom, something that teens are very eager to have. But don't get too carried away. If you're moving to dormitory away from your parents, le...
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