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An informative article about what Coumadin is used for, what the risks are and things to avoid while on this medication. Includes information about pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis and atrial fibrillation.

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, fortunately doctors are on top of our poor health. This article lists some of the common types of medications used in heart patients.

For patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, there is a need to time the onset of symptoms so as to determine the need for anticoagulant therapy using Warfarin.

There are tests to determine the balance between the thinness and thickness of the blood that your doctor may not know about and ways to reach that balance point.

Due to improper hair care, environmental pollution and stressful life, healthy strong hair has really become a dream today. One should know the proper cause of his or her hair loss to cure the hair loss problem from the root.

Vitamin C and it's importance in the body. Why you may be deficient although you eat your daily quota of fruit and vegetables.

On a recent episode of House, a patient was diagnosed with ergotism. So what exactly is ergotism?

You need vitamin K for healthy blood; fortunately, for most of us plenty of vitamin K is made by intestinal bacteria.

This article exclusively discusses in detail the Bone disease the Osteoporosis its symptoms and suggests precautions in the end .

Eating foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in most individuals.

The prescription Estratest is most often used to treat symptoms of menopause in women. Side effects when taking the drug include changes to the libido, abnormal skin patches, and acne.

This article addresses the issue of depression and which, if any, forms can be treated with the herbal supplement called St. John's Wort.

Hair loss is a common problem that may occur to anyone irrespective of race or culture. In this article, we will discuss some of the major causes of hair loss.

As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with the vitamin K shot, and it may not be the best choice for every baby.

For women who are pregnant, there is a risk for miscarriage associated with the blood disorder known as APS.

Transient ischemic attack, TIA, or "mini" stroke is a temporary reduction of blood flow to part of the brain. Tissue death does not result and most symptoms resolve in an hour, with full resolution within 24 hours.

Information on the herb Alfalfa and some of the benefits from using it.

An overview of the medical complications associated with blood pressure.

there are many causes that infect infant. those are cause teratogens. here are some teratogens

So who should be taking fish oil supplements? If you fall into one of these categories, you may just want to consider it.

Melting glaciers has become a major environmental concern over the past years, and these are some of the problems it has caused.

Thrombophlebitis, or blood clots, leads to some of the largest causes of death in the US. Here are ways that a person can prevent blood clots.

Hundreds of people will get a colonoscopy this year for the first time. It is a relatively quick procedure.

Using salicyclic acid, calluses and corns can be treated without surgery.

This article gives an overview of the signs observed before he occurrence of a stroke. It also discusses some of its risk factors.

Ginger and its use in herbal medicine

Can Lumbrokinase, derived from the intestinal enzymes of earthworms be beneficial in the natural treatment of Lyme Disease?

For children who are terminally ill, such as those suffering with cancer, the need for a CVC is quite common but can lead to health complications when used long term

Thrombocytopenia is the medical term that describes a low platelet count, i.e. a deficiency of platelets in the bloodstream. More often than not, platelet deficiency has no symptoms or presents with subtle signs.

Lupus mimics other diseases, making this a difficult disease to diagnose and treat. Many don't understand just how much lupus can affect normal life functioning. Read this article to find out more.

Environmental pollutants, toxic chemicals, and even the aging process all produce free radicals that can damage the cells of the body. Fortunately, nature has provided substances to fight these effects. These substances are called antioxidants.

Phlebitis is an inflammation of the vein, which normally occurs in the arms and legs. This article provides a general overview of phlebitis, including risk factors, symptoms and treatment options.

Turmeric extract has been reported to offer multiple health benefits including healthy skin, liver and gallbladder support and possible joint pain relief due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, and is indicated by a rapid and erratic pulse. Although there are a host of serious conditions that can be caused by AF, it is usually treatable if detected and treated.

Ginger is a tropical plant that has been cultivated for a long time in China and India. It's a cooking herb that is also used medicinally for digestive problems, inflammation, and circulatory issues.

An effort is under way to find drugs that will prevent or slow the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. There are already some widely recommended alternative treatments for Alzheimer's that boost brain power:

Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a South African native plant used for a sedative and an anti-inflammatory for illnesses such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism. The plant is also known as the Grapple Plant or Wood Spider plant

Newly approved drug eluting stents help prevent corony arteries from re-narrowing after angioplasty

If you suffer from chronic halitosis, the solution could be as simple as changing your diet.

People in the U.S. consume more dairy products and other foods high in calcium than the citizens of any other nation. Why is it that the U.S. has the world's highest rate of osteoporosis and bone fractures among the elderly?

Lupus is a mysterious, little known disease that mostly affects women. There are three different types of lupus that affect people. There are various treatments to alleviate the flares that are associated with the disease.

Find out if weight, diabetes, an abnormal uterus, anemia, mental problems, asthma, and other uncommon conditions require hospital attention.

One summer I was unemployed and less than broke so my two roommates and I went to the plasma clinic to apply for a part time job selling plasma.

Vitamin K may not be as well-known as, say, Vitamin C or the B vitamins, but it is just as important to your good health. Find out what makes vitamin K so special.

If you have recently visited your doctor concerning any pain, then he/she may have prescribed you Anaprox or Anaprox DS (Naproxen Sodium).

Antioxidant, free-radical scavenger, anticoagulant, immunity booster: Is vitamin E for real?

A stroke is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention,

A transient ischemic attack or TIA can be a predictor of a full blown stroke.

Many people have problems related to their thyroids at some point in their lives.

Plasma protein C and S inhibit reverse the process to prevent excessive clotting. Congenital protein C or S deficiency is an inherited disorder. CEPROTIN first replacement therapy to treat protein C deficiency.

If your doctor has recently prescribed Fioricet, and had diagnosed you with migraines, this literature is beneficial to you, as it may help you become more familiar and comfortable with Fioricet.

PNH is a very rare blood disease. This article describes its signs and symptoms.

PNH is a very rare blood disease. Recently the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first and only drug known to treat the condition.

In short, it is a sedative not commonly used today. Read on for details.

A guide to what mitral valve regurgitation is, what symptoms you should look for, the different treatments available, and prognosis.