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Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when the heart cannot pump blood effectively and cannot deliver enough oxygen to your body. Many conditions c...

Gestational diabetes refers to diabetes that is diagnosed during pregnancy . About 7% of pregnancies will develop gestational diabetes, usually in ...

Diet tips Blood sugar control during pregnancy is important to your health and your baby's health. The following tips will help you control your bl...

What is constipation? Constipation occurs when stool (feces) passes through the large intestine (colon) too slowly. The liquid part of the stool is...

If you have risk factors for heart disease, you should consume no more than 200 milligrams of cholesterol per day. If you have no risk factors for...

After digestion of foods containing carbohydrates become glucose, or blood sugar if you have diabetes, control system of blood sugar is very import...

Diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes. About 7% of pregnancies will develop gestational diabetes. It usually appears i...

You may have heard that most Americans consume too much sodium. Your body needs a small amount of sodium to function properly, but too much sodium can be bad for your health. A diet high in sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke and heart disease.

Despite what many people think, most dietary sodium (more than 70%) comes from eating packaged and prepared foods—not from table salt added to food during cooking or eating. There is too much sodium in the food supply, and Americans who want to reduce their sodium intake may have a hard time doing so. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working with the food industry to rationally reduce the amount of sodium in a variety of foods. Although sodium may already be present in many packaged foods when you purchase them, you can lower your daily sodium intake by using the Nutrition Facts label.

A general guide to reducing nausea A small amount of low-fat food seems to work best. These foods are easier to digest and pass through the stomach...

Weight management involves adopting a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition and exercise knowledge, a positive attitude and the right motivation. Intrinsic motivations such as better health, increased energy, self-esteem, and personal control increase your chances of lifelong weight management success.

Remember to have realistic goals and think about long-term success. Believe in yourself, you can do it. The following information will give you ideas to help you achieve your goals.

First, we describe the structure and function of the breast. We then provide information about cancer development in the breast and how to differentiate between different types and stages of breast cancer.