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Blood clots
BBC — Each year more than one in every thousand people in the UK develops a blood clot in a vein, known as a venous thrombosis. For as many as 25,000, the clot will prove fatal; more deaths than from breast cancer, HIV and road traffic accidents ...More…
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FIRST AID A-Z
Web MD — Neck & Back Injuries Allergic Reactions Bites and Stings Breathing Problems Broken Bones Chest Pain Drug Overdose Eye Injury Foreign Objects Head Injuries Low Blood Sugar Sprains & StrainsMore…
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WebMD BMI Plus Calculator
Web MD — WebMD's free BMI Calculator Plus gives you personalized body mass index and health results based on 6 different weight and fitness measurements. The BMI Plus Calculator is an innovative health and weight calculator that gives personal results on ...More…
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Cryptococcosis
Web MD — Cryptococcosis is caused by a fungus known as Cryptococcosis neoformans. The infection may be spread to humans through contact with pigeon droppings or unwashed raw fruit. Contact with an infected individual may also spread the infection. ...More…
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Burning Mouth Syndrome
Web MD — Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation in the mouth and/or tongue. It is often accompanied by dry mouth and/or a bitter or metallic taste in the mouth. In some cases, this condition may be associated with vitamin B12 ...More…
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Understanding Bunions - the Basics
Web MD — A bunion is an unnatural, bony hump that forms at the base of the big toe where it attaches to the foot. Often, the big toe deviates toward the other toes. When this occurs, the base of the big toe pushes outward on the first metatarsal bone -- ...More…
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Bullying - Topic Overview
Web MD — What is bullying?Bullying is behavior that threatens or harms another person. Types of bullying include:Physical harm, such as hitting, shoving, or tripping.Psychological harm, such as taking money or belongings, making threats, name - calling, ...More…
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Truncus Arteriosus
Web MD — Truncus arteriosus is a rare type of heart disease that is present at birth (congenital) in which there is a single main blood vessel, rather than the normal two, carrying blood away from the heart. Instead of having a separate pulmonary artery, ...More…
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Brushing and Flossing Children's Teeth
Web MD — Get tips on brushing and flossing your child's teeth during infancy and beyond from the experts at WebMD. In children, teeth should be cleaned as soon as they emerge. By starting early, your baby gets used to the daily routine. A soft washcloth ...More…
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Brugada Syndrome
Web MD — Brugada syndrome is a rare inherited cardiovascular disorder characterized by disturbances affecting the electrical system of the heart. The main symptom is irregular heartbeats and, without treatment, may potentially result in sudden death. In ...More…
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Brown Recluse Spider Bite - Topic Overview
Web MD — What is a brown recluse spider?Brown recluse, or fiddle (Loxosceles), spiders are about long with a dark violin - shaped mark on the combined head and midsection (cephalothorax). They are found most often in the south - central part of the United ...More…
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Chronic Lung Disease in Infants - Topic Overview
Web MD — Chronic lung disease is a condition in which damaged tissue in a newborn baby's lungs causes breathing and health problems. Chronic lung disease is a condition in which damaged tissue in a newborn baby's lungs causes breathing and health ...More…