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Racial Preferences in Dating: Fetishism or Not a Big Deal?

Jul 10, 2009 - We all have our physical preferences when it comes to finding a romantic partner. Some women want men to be tall, broad shouldered, and dark haired. Men may want a big-breasted blonde. - 39 Comments

Healthy Eating Tip: Make Nori Wraps Like Alicia Silverstone

May 08, 2009 - The Kind Diet book by Alicia Silverstone doesn't hit stores until Fall, but you don't have to wait until then to get a taste of her vegan tips. A common qualm about veganism is that meals are time-consuming, but this famous vegan implied that doesn't have to be true and said, "One of the recipes in my book is leftover nori (a type of seaweed) wraps. Anything in the fridge I want to use up, I shove into nori. - 22 Comments

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Treatment for Cutaneous and...
Treatment for Severe SLE...
Lifestyle Changes
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Systematic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) SLE is an autoimmune disease that causes a chronic inflammatory condition. The inflammation triggered by SLE affects many organs in the body, including skin, joints, kidneys, lung, and nervous system. Women, especially African-American and Asian women, are at highest risk for developing SLE. - 0 Comments

Aging changes in hair and nails

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Hair follicle of young person Aged hair follicle Aging changes in nails HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Information Hair color change is probably one of the most obvious signs of aging. Hair color is caused by a pigment (melanin) produced by hair follicles. With aging, the follicle produces less melanin. - 0 Comments

Epilepsy

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Treatment After The First S...
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved levetiracetam (Keppra) for treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in adults, and children ages 6 years and older, who have idiopathic generalized epilepsy. Levetiracetam was previously approved for partial-onset seizures and myoclonic seizures. Carbamazepine and Genetic Testing In 2007, the FDA recommended that patients of Asian ancestry get a genetic test prior to taking carbamazepine (Tegetrol, Equetro, Carbatrol). - 0 Comments

Hirsutism

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Hirsutism is excessive growth of dark, coarse body and facial hair in women. The abnormal hair growth typically occurs in a pattern seen in adult males. While some body and facial hair growth is normal, women with hirsutism tend to produce elevated levels of male sex hormones called androgens from their ovaries and adrenal glands. - 0 Comments

Melanoma and other skin cancers

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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
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Treatment for Nonmelanoma S...
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Risk factors According to a report in the Archives of Dermatology, marathon runners are more likely than the general population to develop skin changes that increase the risk for melanoma. Prevention A study published in The Lancet indicates that the best ways to avoid sun damage are to reduce the time you spend in the sun and to wear a hat and clothing to protect as much of your skin as possible. Fabrics that are thick and tightly woven offer the best protection. - 0 Comments

Hepatitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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Hepatitis C
Autoimmune Hepatitis
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approvals

In 2006, the FDA approved telbivudine (Tyzeka), a new type of nucleoside analog drug, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. There are now six drugs approved for hepatitis B treatment.
In 2007, the FDA approved HepaGam B, an intravenous immune globulin drug, for preventing hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation.

Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA revised the prescribing label for entecavir (Baraclude), a drug used to treat hepatitis B. The new label advises against using entacavir in patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral (anti-HIV) therapy. - 0 Comments

Bipolar disorder

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the FDA approved risperidone (Risperdal) for short-term treatment of manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder in children ages 10 - 17. Risperidone (an atypical antipsychotic) and lithium (a mood stabilizer) are the two drugs currently approved for treating pediatric patients with bipolar disorder. Drug Warnings

Olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbex) causes a greater risk for high blood sugar than other atypical antipsychotics, according to updated information added to the drug’s warning label. - 1 Comment
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Hypothyroidism

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Congenital Hypothyroidism and Maternal Hyperthyroidism Thyroid-lowering medications used for treating Graves’ disease, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), can cause babies to be born with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). Research presented at the 2006 annual meeting of the American Thyroid Association suggests that hyperthyroidism can be effectively managed during pregnancy without causing newborn hypothyroidism. The researchers suggest that:

Pregnant women with Graves’ disease should take the lowest possible dose of their thyroid medication
It is safe for women with Graves’ disease to maintain thyroid levels in the upper-normal range while pregnant

Low-Normal Thyroid and Metabolic Syndrome

Thyroid levels in the low-normal range may increase the risk of unhealthy cholesterol levels, high blood sugar, and abdominal obesity -- indicators of metabolic syndrome -- according to a 2006 study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, (including abdominal obesity, high blood sugar, and unhealthy cholesterol levels), which increases the risk for heart disease. - 0 Comments
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Racial Preferences in Dating: Fetishism or Not a Big Deal?

Healthy Eating Tip: Make Nori Wraps Like Alicia Silverstone

Systemic lupus erythematosus

Aging changes in hair and nails

Epilepsy

Hirsutism

Melanoma and other skin cancers

Hepatitis

Bipolar disorder

Hypothyroidism

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