Peptic Ulcers
What is a peptic ulcer? The digestive juices that churn in our stomachs are great for dissolving dinner, but they can also be
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Pancreatitis
Gallstones that get lodged in the opening of the pancreas are the most common cause of pancreatitis. Alcohol is the next leading culprit. Usually, it takes several years of heavy drinking — such as a 12-pack of beer of every day — to inflame the pancreas.
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From the bacterial point of view, the human intestine is the promised land. The gut is warm, moist, and full of good food.
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Puncture wounds are caused when sharp and pointed objects such as nails, tacks, knife tips, needles, or bullets penetrate the skin. Animal bites
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One of the first calls you’ll make when you suspect you’re pregnant is to your family doctor or obstetrician. If you had a
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While no one would say it’s all downhill from here (there’s labor after all, as well as the aches and pains of late
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After eight months of pregnancy, you’re already well acquainted with your doctor. You’ve been poked, prodded, scanned, and then poked again. If your
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At week 39, your baby is likely to be a bit over 14 inches long from head to rump (a little more than
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Your baby is just about as big as he’s ever going to get in week 40. He’s more than 21 inches long from
READ MOREPregnancy and Diabetes
If you’re a woman with diabetes and want to have a child, keep in mind that a successful pregnancy starts before conception.
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