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Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat

Allergic Rhinitis and Sinusitis

 Overview and Risk Factors Allergic rhinitis is very common, affecting at least 60 million persons in the United States. Allergens cause release of chemical mediators from mast cells in the nasal mucosa. In turn, these mediators cause rhinorrhea; sinus congestion; sinus pressure (especially...
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Endocrinology and Metabolism

Hypothyroidism

Overview and Risk Factors Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to secrete sufficient thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The disease may reflect intrinsic thyroid dysfunction (primary hypothyroidism), or it may result from insufficient stimulation...
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Gastrointestinal Disorders

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Overview and Risk Factors The most prevalent chronic inflammatory disorders of the digestive tract are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, referred to collectively as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Approximately 1 million Americans have some form of IBD. Although the disorders share some...
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Integumentary System

Burns

Overview and Risk Factors Burn injuries are among the leading causes of accidental death. Every year, more than 1 million people in the United States suffer burn injuries, and approximately 50,000 require hospitalization. Hospital stays may be long–term and may involve multiple surgical...
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Oncology

Thyroid Cancer

Overview and Risk Factors Thyroid cancers are uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of all cancers. However, incidence has risen significantly during the past half century, possibly the result of radiation therapy to the head and neck used to treat benign childhood conditions in the...
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Bone, Joint, Connective Tissue, and Rheumatic Disease

Osteoarthritis

Overview and Risk Factors Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common joint disorder. It is characterized by hyaline cartilage degeneration and subchondral bone hypertrophy within a joint. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, OA usually produces...
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Neurology

Parkinson’s Disease

Overview and Risk Factors Parkinson’s disease (idiopathic paralysis agitans) is a progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain that is associated with a loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, neurodegeneration in other areas of the central nervous system (CNS), such as the locus...
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Psychiatric Conditions

Schizophrenia

Overview and Risk Factors Schizophrenia is characterized by the presence of delusions and/or hallucinations, as well as disorganized speech and behavior. It is also marked by the loss of normal functions, particularly emotional expression, productivity of thought and speech, and goal-directed...
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by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

For almost 50 years, I have designed and directed large research projects in the areas of nutrition and health.  As a result of this experience, I have come to realize that most nutrition and health information is very misleading. It is no coincidence that we now have a health care crisis which is very expensive and which compromises the quality of life for millions of Americans and others living on a Western-style diet. . . READ FULL STATEMENT >>

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