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What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental disorder characterized by drastic and intense shifts…
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, but for some people, it can become overwhelming and debilitating. People with types…
Breast Cancer Overview
Breast cancer occurs when malignant tumors develop in the breast, often in the lobules (the milk-producing glands) or in the…
The United States is in the grips of an unseen epidemic of harm from the excessive prescribing of medications. If nothing is done to change current practices, medication overload will contribute to the premature deaths of 150,000 older Americans over the next decade and reduce the quality of life for millions more.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Fast Facts
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder characterized by a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. It’s not the…
Nearly 16 million Americans are currently practicing some form of yoga. Yoga continues to rise in popularity because it’s a…
Malaria: Fast Facts
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. People with malaria often experience fever, chills and flu-like illness. Left untreated,…
Antimalarial Drugs: Fast Facts
All the antimalarial drugs are taken before, during and for a period of time after traveling to the area of…
Sleep: Fast Facts
Sleep On average, most adults require 7 or 8 hours of sleep to function well. Adolescents need an average of…
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