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Pink Eye: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Winter brings a lot of different opportunities for a germ attack: colds, coughs, flu, pneumonia. One condition that also thrives in winter time is pink eye, or pinkeye. But sometimes, germs have nothing to do with pink eye, and it doesn't even have to be winter time for you to get it.. Lazy Eye: It May Not Be What You Think It Is Ever since Paris Hilton became "famous for being famous," fans and non-fans alike have been asking, "Does Paris Hilton have a lazy eye?" This article describes exactly what a lazy eye is, and what it isn't. Fluid in the Ear: Short Term Pain, Long Term Hearing Problems? Fluid in the ear is fairly common among both children and adults. But when children experience fluid in the ear and frequent ear infections, there can be long term consequences to the child both physically and emotionally. The Kidney Infection: Very Common, Very Uncomfortable When most people think of pain related to the kidneys, they think of kidney stones. But a kidney infection can also cause a great deal of discomfort, and if untreated, can even lead to serious long term kidney damage. What Killed Napoleon? Mystery Solved-And Myth Debunked Ever since a 1961 chemical analysis of Napoleon Bonaparte's hair revealed elevated levels of arsenic, historians and conspiracy theorists have been asking, "How did Napoleon really die?" We now have the answer--and conspiracy buffs will find it disappointing. Swimmer's Ear: It's Not Just From Swimming It's called Swimmer's Ear because it's an ear infection most people get from swimming in dirty or polluted water. But few people know that there are a number of ways you can get this painful ailment if you're not careful. The Cause of Stomach Ulcers: Bacteria? Or Bad Lifestyle? Many people believe that stomach ulcers are mainly the result of today's 24-7, high stress, non-stop world. However, while stress, lack of exercise, and bad food may contribute to stomach ulcers, there's new research showing that a strain of bacteria that has been present in human beings for sixty thousand years may play a more significant role. Liver Function Tests: So Mysterious, Yet So Important When something begins to go wrong with the liver, there can be big problems. That's why liver function tests can be critical--and even life-saving. But many patients become confused over the variety of liver function tests, which often include unfamiliar medical terms such as AST, ALT, SAP, 5-Nucleotidase and GGT. This article has been written to help simplify liver function tests for anyone who may be facing them. Liver Enzymes: What Are they, Why Are they Important? You've probably heard of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. But very often, there are few early warning signs or symptoms of these diseases. Testing for elevated liver enzymes is one of the best ways to find out if a liver problem is developing. Liver Disease: Dangerous and Possibly Deadly The liver is one of the biggest organs in the human body, second only to the skin. It is also one of the hardest working, performing multiple functions that are necessary to health. Unfortunately, the liver is subject to a large number of debilitating and even life-threatening diseases. Enlarged Liver: Silent Danger To Your Health Most people have heard of cirrhosis of the liver, liver damage, and liver disease. But few understand the potential health risks of another threat to liver health: an enlarged liver. Got A Cough Without A Cold? Check Your Blood Pressure Medication Thousands of Americans have been troubled by a persistent cough that hasn't been accompanied by typical cold or flu symptoms. Cough syrup and other cough medications don't help. Unfortunately, these cough sufferers are learning that their cough isn't cold or flu related at all, but is probably being triggered by their blood pressure medication The Human Liver: What Is the Liver, What Does the Liver Do? Many people have heard of cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer. But few people really know what the liver does and why it's so important. This article reveals interesting facts and information about this often misunderstood organ known as the human liver. Cough Medicine Abuse Rising as "Tweens" and Teens Look for Cheap New Ways to Get High Abuse of over-the-counter cough medicine is becoming more popular among teens and pre-teens who don't realize the potential harm cough medicine can cause when taken in large quantities. Whooping Cough On The Rise, Up 2500 Percent in Thirty Years. Many people think whooping cough has been wiped out through immunization and other medical advances. But whooping cough still around, and in fact the number of whooping cough cases has been steadily growing. Dog Training Tutor Reports of possible liver damage from alcohol abuse by American actress Lindsay Lohan may help debunk the myth that liver damage and cirrhosis of the liver won't happen to someone in their 20's.

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