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Blood clots can occur under many circumstances and in many locations. Blood clots that form in response to an injury or a cut are beneficial, stopping potentially dangerous bleeding. However, a number...

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the U.S. It can occur in men and women, but it's far mo...

Life expectancy is 75 for males and 80 for females according to the National Center for Health Statistics. We'll help you keep you informed about potential issues with aging, and steps you can take to...

Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which primarily is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and many other foods containing wheat, barley or ...

Get screening and treatment for colorectal cancer symptoms, and learn about risk factors and prevention strategies.

If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although the reasons may differ. Too much glucose can lead to serious health problems.

Your eyes are responsible for providing you with vision, perhaps the most important of the senses. However, the eye is a delicate and complicated structure that needs protection. The ugly truth is tha...

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but some org...

Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system — your nose, throat and lungs. Influenza, commonly called the flu, is not the same as the stomach "flu" viruses that cause diarrhea ...

Understanding total health, not just of the body, but of the mind and the spirit, enhances the natural healing process allowing you to feel more empowered, have more energy and experience tranquility.