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Heartburn :: Diagnosis of heartburn

Physicians typically diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) based on symptoms alone. When the clinical presentation is unclear, other tests can be performed to confirm the diagnosis or exclude other disorders.

Allergy :: Symptoms of food allergy in children

Food allergy in children commonly results in irritating, uncomfortable symptoms that occur after eating a food or food additive.

Gene :: Defective gene linked to 2 inherited immune deficiencies

Defects in a single gene can result in two immune system disorders that leave affected individuals vulnerable to frequent or unusually severe infections, according to new findings reported in the August issue of Nature Genetics.

Stomach Ulcers :: Grapefruit seed extract helps stomach ulcers

Grapefruit seed extract appears to help treat stomach ulcers, according to Polish researchers.

Hypertension :: Symptomless Hypertension Too Often Ignored

High blood pressure, the “silent killer,” too often gets overlooked by people who have conditions that cause them pain or severe distress, a new study finds.

Depression :: St. John’s wort also effective in severe depression

The rate of satisfactory treatment outcomes in moderate and severe depression is at least as high with a plant extract of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) as with the synthetic antidepressant paroxetine. This is the finding to emerge from a new research study recently published in advance in the online issue of the renowned British Medical Journal.

Gangrene :: A chronic disease – gangrene

Gangrene is the term used to describe the decay or death of an organ or tissue caused by a lack of blood supply. It is a complication resulting from infectious or inflammatory processes, injury, or degenerative changes associated with chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus.

Arthritis :: Better solution for arthritis sufferers

California researchers say arthritis sufferers at high risk for gastrointestinal problems are best served by a common painkiller with an acid-reducing drug.

Back Pain :: Bowen Technique for Pain Relief & Fibromyalgia

About 25 years ago I lifted a very heavy box. Immediately I felt something snap in my lower back. Before I knew what was happening, I crashed to the floor and couldn’t get up. I could hardly move. The pain was terrible.

Nutrition :: Low-carb diets may lead to health problems

Carbohydrates are vital to health. Extremely low-carb diets can lead to serious health problems such as kidney stress, liver disorders and gout. Short-term side effects may include constipation, gastrointestinal problems, nausea, repeated headaches, difficulty in concentrating and the loss of energy.