February 1, 2011 in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by admin
With chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), you feel so worn out that you are unable to do even half of your normal daily activities—and the feeling doesn’t go away. This syndrome affects twice as many women as men. It may last a month, a couple of years, or many years.
Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [...]
August 26, 2010 in Conditions: C >, Cystic Fibrosis by admin
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic, progressive, and frequently fatal genetic disease of the glands that produce or secrete sweat and mucus. Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts in children and young adults. On average, individuals with Cystic Fibrosis have a lifespan of around 30 years.
According to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, [...]
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August 14, 2010 in Cancer - Breast Cancer, Conditions: C >, Women's Health by admin
Breast cancer occurs when there is a malignant tumor inside the breast. Each year more than 185,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and the incidence of this disease is rising in developed countries. There are approximately 43,500 deaths from breast cancer annually, making this disease second to lung cancer as the leading cause of [...]
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August 1, 2010 in Cancer - Prostate Cancer, Conditions: C > by admin
Cancer, Prostate
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men in the United States. Nearly 317,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. The prostate is a male sex gland about the size of a walnut located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds the upper part of the urethra, [...]
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