Early Signs of Cervical Cancer – Medical Science Article
August 27, 2009 by admin
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Cervix is a part of female reproductive system. It is the narrow base of the uterus which connects the uterus with vagina. During labor it dilates and fetus passes from uterus to vagina. This post deals with the early signs of cervical cancer.
Circadian Rhythm Definition | Circadian Rhythms and sleep
August 21, 2009 by admin
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The circadian rhythms involve changes in multiple variables like physical, mental and behavioral, hormonal etc. In human body the circadian rhythms are depicted in various biological processes as sleep-wake cycle, digestion, heartbeat, metabolic rate, hormone production, regulation of core body temperature, cell regeneration, feeding etc.
Pediatric Asthma – Causes, Symptoms and Risk Factors
August 19, 2009 by admin
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Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the respiratory system indicated by labored breathing, chest constriction and coughing due to inflammation of bronchi.
Pediatric Asthma:
‘Pediatric Asthma’ or simply ‘childhood asthma’ begins in childhood itself. In the recent years there is a significant increase in the rate of incidences of pediatric asthma. Over 10 million of children are suffering with Pediatric Asthma in US alone.
Role of Placental Membrane
August 17, 2009 by admin
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Placenta has a thin layer of composite extra-fetal tissue that separates the maternal and fetal circulation systems called as ‘Placental membrane’ or sometimes as ‘placental barrier’.
The physiological role of placental membrane is to protect the fetus from various harmful substances and help in its development by allowing transport of useful substances from mother.
Caffeine and Headaches | Caffeine Addictions
August 16, 2009 by admin
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The most common occurrence of headache is due to blood vessels increasing in size and they gradually wreak havoc on the nerves surrounding them. So most of the headache relievers focus on bringing the blood vessels back to their normal size. Caffeine in small amounts can help to achieve this as it acts asvasoconstrictor.
But the darker side is caffeine when used in large amounts especially along with sugar can backfire and cause expansion of blood vessels and thereby resulting in headache.
Infant Tooth Decay
August 13, 2009 by admin
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Tooth decay can occur in infants as young as six months! Incisors, the upper four front teeth are the most commonly affected teeth in infant tooth decay. It is commonly known that inappropriate use of bottles causes infant tooth decay.
Best Massage Therapy Schools
August 12, 2009 by admin
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When you want to look for best massage therapy schools, you might be intimidated with the intimidating process. There are many schools that provide massage therapy certifications and licenses, but finding the best and the best field you will be interested in learning and practicing is important. In order to make it easier for you let us first see what massage therapy is, what are the various massage therapy methods, then decide on which method you might want to practice and then locate the best massage therapy schools near you that offer that specific certification.
Food Allergies in Children, Symptoms, treatment
August 11, 2009 by admin
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Children are most prone to food allergies, though both children and adults can be affected by food allergies. Food allergy can start off from as simple and common symptoms as rashes, stomach pain, dark circles under eyes, nausea, or hyperactivity. It is usually
Food Allergy Definition and Explanation:
A food allergy is the abnormal response that your body’s immune system generates when it feels that the food that you consume is harmful to the body.
These allergies can sometimes in turn cause serious illness or death. You can be allergic to any kind or variety of food, but most popular food allergies are cause due to peanut, tree nut, wheat, soy fish, egg and milk. People who have food allergies should prevent consuming them because, even mild and non severe reactions can cause illness and in rare cases lead to death.
