Disease

Study: Kidney disease a big risk for younger, low-income ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) afflicts a large number of younger minority adults receiving medical care in settings that serve the uninsured and underinsured (settings collectively known as the healthcare safety net). ...

Smoking for many years may reduce Parkinson's disease risk

WASHINGTON - Smoking for a greater number of years may reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease, but smoking a larger number of cigarettes per day may not cut the risk, says a new study.

Remington College Partners with Sickle Cell Disease Association ...

Heathrow, Fla, ( your-story ) March 11, 2010 - Remington College and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America are partnering for a series of blood drives.

Katrina Chambers: Crohn's Disease

But because the disease is so revolting and debilitating most people keep it a secret. Plus no one totally gets it. I mean I am good some weeks and awful the next, so I tend not to share much with anyone. ...

NFL.com Blogs » Blog Archive Alabama LB McClain reveals he has ...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama LB Rolando McClain, who was projected to be the first player taken at his position and a top-15 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, revealed Wednesday following his pro day workout that he suffers from Crohn's disease ...

Asperger disease, the syndrome explained | Part 1

Asperger's disease is a complex and hard to understand syndrome, but here is a crash course to get you started. READ MORE...

Asperger's disease Part 2 | Discovery and causes

Apserger's disease symptoms include difficulty with social interaction and specific behavioral patterns. Who discovered Asperger's and how?

" » The Common Genetic Causes of Celiac Disease" by DNA Dude

Celiac disease is characterized by an immune response to glutin and similar proteins found in wheat, rye and barley. For individuals with celiac disease, eating glutin results in an inflammed small intestine, diarrhea and fatigue, ...

One mother's story: celiac disease

The disease was causing Erica's immune system to damage the villi in her small intestine, resulting in her body's inability to absorb nutrients. The prescription was simple: All we had to do was eliminate gluten, a protein found in ...

Untreated periodontal disease linked to increased risk of preterm ...

Untreated periodontal disease linked to increased risk of preterm birth Pregnant women should carefully monitor their dental health and may want to schedule an appointment with their dentist as soon as possible. ...