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Causes Of Tay-Sachs Disease
Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Tay-Sachs disease is caused by the absence of a vital enzyme called hexosaminidase A (Hex-A). Without Hex-A, a fatty substance or lipid called GM2 ganglioside accumulates abnormally in cells, especially in the nerve cells of the brain. This ongoing accumulation causes progressive damage to the cells. The destructive process begins in the fetus early in pregnancy, although the disease is not... Read more »
Types Of Pneumonic Plague
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 6:39 pm
There are several types but some are as under: # Asthma # Allergies # COPD # Emphysema # Chronic Bronchitis # Lung Cancer # Sinusitis # Cystic Fibrosis # Obstructive Sleep Apnea [Read more...]
Pneumonic Plague Symptoms
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 5:15 pm
When a person becomes infected with the bacteria that cause pneumonic plague, the bacteria begin to multiply within the lungs. After one to three days, pneumonic plague symptoms can begin. The period between becoming infected and the start of symptoms is called the pneumonic plague incubation period. Common Symptoms When they begin, pneumonic plague symptoms can often include: * Fever * Weakness *... Read more »
Quick Weight Loss Center
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 9:33 am
At Quick Weight Loss Centers we offer comprehensive weight reduction programs, stabilization, and maintenance that are professionally supervised for the safest results and nutritionally designed to develop proper eating habits. Most of us spend the At Quick Weight Loss Centers we offer comprehensive weight loss programs, stabilization, and maintenance that are professionally supervised for the safest... Read more »
Causes Of Neck Pain
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 4:48 pm
The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Neck pain. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Poor sleeping posture Neck injury Whiplash Neck strain Neck sprain Neck muscle disorder Neck muscle spasm Neck ligament disorder Torticollis Head injury Spinal disorder Arthritis Cervical spine arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Cervical spondylosis Disc... Read more »
What Is Cerebral Vascular Disease?
Saturday, July 18, 2009 at 9:28 am
Cerebrovascular disease: Disease of the blood vessels and, especially, the arteries that supply the brain. Cerebrovascular disease is usually caused by atherosclerosis and can lead to a stroke. See also atherosclerosis, stroke. OR A cerebral vascular event (stroke) is defined as a sudden neurological deficit in the brain caused by either ischemia (a lack of blood supply to the brain) or a hemorrhage:... Read more »
High Heels And Your Sex Drive
Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11:57 am
High Heels And Your Sex Drive, According to the study, wearing high heels tones legs and increases pelvic muscle strength. Pelvic muscles are, of course, essential to sexual performance and satisfaction. Conducted by Italian scientist Dr. Maria Cerruto, the study looked at over 50 women, and found that those who wore shoes at a 15 degree angle from the ground (about two inches) had more relaxed muscles... Read more »
Swine Flu Symptoms Checker
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Swine flu does not normally infect us, and has only rarely crossed over into the human population. When it has, it has died out rapidly. This time however the virus has proved to be more resilient. The Health Protection Agency has said that this particular strain of the virus is highly contagious and has managed to spread quickly from person to person. If you have recently been to Mexico or parts of... Read more »
Testicular Torsion
Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Testicular Torsion Overview: Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that may result in the loss of the affected testicle if not treated promptly. This is a painful condition caused by the twisting of the spermatic cord, which causes a loss of blood flow to the testicle. Testicular tissue cannot survive without blood flow. Torsion is the most common cause of testicle loss in adolescent males. Testicular... Read more »
Kissing Leads To Sex Before Marriage, Warns Former Prostitute-Turned-Preacher!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Melbourne: A former prostitute-turned-preacher has warned young Christians against kissing or cuddling before marriage, saying that it may lead to premarital sex. Evangelist Sy Rogers, who confessed being a transsexual and gay before, says that “kisses and cuddles” and the “good old pash” are foreplay people should abstain from if they are not married. According to The Adelaide... Read more »