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Symptoms and causes of asthma in children

By John Newman · 1 Comment · In Lung and airways conditions

If your child has asthma, their airways are very sensitive to the effects of inflammation. As a result, too much mucus is produced and the airways swell more than they should. Also, as a response to the inflammation, the muscles surrounding the airways begin to contract, making the airways narrower and narrower.

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Prostate cancer

By John Newman · 1 Comment · In Cancer

The main function of the prostate is to help in the production of semen. The prostate produces a thick white fluid that is then liquefied by a special protein known as prostate-specific antigen (PSA). The fluid is then mixed with sperm, produced by the testicles, to create semen.

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Fad diets and weight loss plans

By Angela Taylor · 1 Comment · In Weight and Fitness

The only way to lose weight healthily and keep it off is to make permanent changes to the way you eat and exercise. These don’t have to be big changes. A few small alterations to your diet can help you achieve a healthy weight, and there are plenty of ways to make physical activity part of your everyday routine.

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Lumps and growths that affect the vulva area

By Alan Mills · Leave a Comment · In Sexual health

The size and shape of a woman’s labia minora, or inner lips, can vary enormously. Some are small and tucked in while others are longer and protrude from the outer lips. They are rarely symmetrical. All shapes of labia minora are normal. However, some women insist on labia minora reduction surgery or labiaplasty, which is a surgical that is often performed on women who feel that their labia minora are uneven or too large. The surgical procedure is meant to reduce the size or change the shape of a woman’s labia minora (i.e. the inner vaginal lips.

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Preventing ulcerative colitis

By Graham Burden · Leave a Comment · In Digestive Disorders

The cause of the disease is unknown at the moment. However there are steps you can take to manage and prevent a Flare-up of Ulcerative Colitis. For example, it is recommended that you take your medicines regularly which may reduce acute attacks and keep the disease in remission. At the same time, it is recommended that you avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen which has been linked flare-ups of inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, you should only use antibiotics in exceptional circumstances as it may make ulcerative colitis worse.

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