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BLACKENING OF TEETH IN OLD AGE
Submitted by inch on Tue, 2008-06-17 14:43.Black teeth are not a specific condition they are result of various bad habits and diet. The common causes of black teeth are smoking, tobacco chewing and caffeine. In the regions of Asia people have black teeth due to betel. Chewing betel gives brown color to the teeth. Poor dental hygiene can also cause teeth discoloration in old age. Many diseases can also cause teeth blackening by damaging enamel, the hard surface of teeth. One of the most common causes of teeth blackening is chemotherapy treatment in cancer patients. Some dental materials which are used to restore the teeth in old people can also give a black color to teeth. Because of aging the natural covering of teeth which is called enamel gets worn away due to this underlying layer dentine is visible which is yellow in color.
A.A.'s Success Rate Controversies: Do They Matter?
Submitted by dickb on Tue, 2007-09-11 14:01.The Creator's Role in Recovery Today
Submitted by dickb on Wed, 2007-09-05 01:15.Drink–Drunk–Disaster–Destruction; or Divine Aid
Four “D’s” Showing the Way Down and a Fifth “D” Showing a Way Out
Dick B.
There are many pathways to recovery. This pamphlet presents the “old-school,” early A.A. path to recovery and cure God’s way--a proven, long-standing answer to the modern experience of relapse after relapse after relapse.
FDA Warns Consumers Not To Drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice Due to Botulism Concerns
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:49.FDA Warns Consumers Not To Drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice Due to Botulism Concerns - In response to a fourth case of botulism being linked to Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, California brand carrot juice, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice, 450 ml and 1 liter plastic bottles, with "BEST IF USED BY" dates of NOV 11 2006 or earlier. [FDA Recalls]
Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Albertsons Chocolate Ice Cream
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:49.Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almonds in Albertsons Chocolate Ice Cream - Only 1.75 quart containers of Albertsons Chocolate ice cream with a Rocky Road ice cream lid containing the following best by date are involved in the recall. Consumers should look for this information on the bottom of the container to identify the product: Best by Date: AUG/31/2007 [FDA Recalls]
Urachus
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:48.Urachus -
Urachus: A canal connecting the bladder of the fetus with the allantois, a Failure for the lumen of the urachus to be filled in
structure that contributes to the formation of the umbilical cord. The lumen
(inside) of the urachus is normally obliterated during embryonic development,
transforming the urachus into a solid cord, a functionless remnant.
leaves a patent (open) urachus. The telltale sign is leakage of urine through the umbilicus. A patent urachus needs to be surgically removed.
Thyroiditis
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:48.Thyroiditis -
Thyroiditis: Inflammation of the thyroid gland which
is located in front of the neck:
The
inflamed thyroid gland can release an excess of thyroid hormones into
the blood stream,
resulting in a temporary hyperthyroid state. Once the thyroid gland
is depleted of thyroid
hormones, the patient commonly goes through a hypothyroid (low
thyroid) phase. This phase
can last 3-6 months until the thyroid gland fully recovers.
Thyroiditis can be diagnosed
by a thyroid scan (a picture taken of the thyroid gland after
radioactive iodine is taken
by mouth).
The South Beach Diet
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:47.The South Beach Diet -
The South Beach Diet: The South Beach Diet is a weight loss plan described by cardiologist Arthur Agatston, MD in a best-selling book, The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss. The South Beach Diet is based upon the restriction of carbohydrates (carbs) in the diet and forbids consumption of potatoes, fruit, bread, cereal, rice, pasta, beets, carrots, and corn for the first two weeks (the induction phase). After that, most of these foods remain strongly discouraged, but some carbohydrate consumption is allowed. Instead of counting the grams of carbohydrates in a particular food, The South Beach Diet looks at the type of carbohydrates contained in the food. Eating low-sugar carbs -- those with a low glycemic index (they don't cause the blood sugar levels to rise and fall as quickly) is allowed, whereas sugar-laden carbohydrates are forbidden.
Uveitis
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:47.Uveitis -
Uveitis: Inflammation of the uvea, the part of the eye The symptoms of uveitis may be redness of the eye, blurred vision, unusual sensitivity to light, and eye pain. The causes of uveitis are many, including autoimmune disorders and infections. Autoimmune diseases associated with uveitis Treatment depends on the cause.
that collectively refers to the iris, the choroid of the eye, and the
ciliary body. The uvea provides most of the blood supply to the retina. Uveitis as a rule signifies inflammation involving the iris, choroid, and ciliary body -- all three components of the uveal
tract.
include ankylosing spondylitis, Behcet's syndrome, psoriasis, Reiter's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Infections associated with uveitis include AIDS, cytomegalovirus (CMV), herpes zoster (shingles), histoplasmosis, syphilis, toxoplasmosis, and tuberculosis.
Uterine fibroid
Submitted by health247 on Wed, 2006-10-04 20:47.Uterine fibroid -
Uterine fibroid: A benign tumor of the uterus (the womb) and the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Uterine fibroids can be present, but be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of all women and cause significant morbidity (disease), including prolonged or heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure or pain, and, in rare cases, reproductive dysfunction. Both the economic cost and the effect of fibroids on the quality of life are substantial. Fibroids are not cancerous. Drugs that manipulate the levels of steroid hormones are effective in treating fibroids, but side-effects limit their long-term use. Fibroids may be removed if they cause appreciable discomfort or if they are associated with uterine bleeding. Surgery is the mainstay of fibroid treatment. In addition to hysterectomy and abdominal myomectomy, various minimally invasive procedures have been developed to remove fibroids from the uterus. A uterine fibroid is also medically known as a leiomyoma (or simply a myoma) of the uterus.
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