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Exercise Overview Exercise is defined as any movement that makes your muscles work and requires your body to burn calories. There are many types of physical activity, including swimming, running, jogging, walking, and dancing, to name a few. The health benefits of...

Bay Biosciences provides high quality, clinical grade, matched cryogenically preserved K2EDTA plasma, sera (serum) and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), bio-fluid samples from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The K2EDTA plasma, sera (serum) and PBMC...

Fracture Overview A fracture is a broken bone, the same as a crack or a break. Bone fracture is a break in the continuity of a bone. A significant percentage of bone fractures occur because of high force impact or stress. However, a fracture may also be the result of...

HIV Wasting Syndrome Overview HIV wasting syndrome refers to a complication of the virus in which significant weight loss accompanies fever and weakness. It is a sign that HIV has caused severe damage to the immune system and progressed to stage 3, commonly known as...

Dyspnea Overview Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath. It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and temporary to serious and long lasting. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose and...

Sore Throat Overview A sore throat is a scratchy painful feeling in the back of your throat. A sore throat can make it painful to eat and even talk. The throat could also feel scratchy and irritated, which can worsen when swallowing. Many things cause sore throats,...

Rashes Overview A rash is any area of irritated or swollen skin on the body. Rashes are often itchy and painful and can appear differently on different skin tones. While they are often described as red, on darker skin tones they may be purple, gray, or white. Rashes...

HIV and AIDS Overview The difference between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is that HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system. AIDS is a condition that can happen as a result of an HIV infection when the immune...

Eczema Overview Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types of eczema can also cause blisters. Different types and stages of eczema affect 31.6 million people in the United States, which equals more than 10% of...

Bone Pain Overview The definition of bone pain is aching, tenderness, or another discomfort in the bone. Bone pain is often described as a deep or penetrating pain. It is one of the most common symptoms of bone cancer, so people should not overlook it. The most...

Chest Pain Overview Chest pain can stem from heart problem, but other possible causes include lung infection, muscle strain, a rib injury, or a panic attack. Some of these are serious conditions and need immediate medical attention. Many different problems can cause...

Weakened Immune System Overview The immune system is our body’s defense against infections and other harmful invaders. Without it, people would constantly get sick from germs such as bacteria or viruses. Our immune system is made up of special cells, tissues, and...

Causes of Extreme Tiredness Sudden, extreme fatigue can occur if a person engages in extensive physical activity, is ill, or has a medical condition. A person can feel sudden, extreme fatigue for several reasons. In most cases, there's a reason for the fatigue. It...

Causes of Frequent Infections Chronic stress or sleep deprivation are factors that can often cause people to keep getting sick. Although simple lifestyle changes are sometimes enough to improve these issues, this is not always the case. Frequently getting sick can be...

Reactive Lymph Nodes When the body fights an infection, cold or injury, glands or lymph nodes sometimes swell. This condition is known as reactive lymph node. Reactive lymph nodes are not dangerous. Doctors also called this condition as reactive lymphadenopathy. We...