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What is Appendicitis?
Published: 12/03/2009 in Digestive System
Obstruction of the appendiceal lumen causes appendicitis. Mucus backs up in the appendiceal lumen, causing bacteria that normally live inside the appendix to multiply. As a result, the appendix swells and becomes infected.
Whole grain, bran intake associated with lower risk of death in diabetic women
Published: 05/12/2010 by American Heart Association in Circulatory System, Digestive System
Women with type 2 diabetes who ate high amounts of the bran component of whole grain had a 35 percent lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease than women who ate the least amount.
Many at Risk for Diabetes Don’t Know It
Published: 03/23/2010 by UDOH in All News, Digestive System
A national survey reveals that most people who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes know the risk factors, but often don’t see those factors in themselves.
What is Cirrhosis?
Published: 12/03/2009 in Digestive System
Cirrhosis is a condition in which the liver slowly deteriorates and malfunctions due to chronic injury. Scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, partially blocking the flow of blood through the liver.
Viral Hepatitis: A through E
Published: 11/07/2009 in Digestive System
Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. Several different viruses, named the hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses, cause viral hepatitis. All of these viruses cause acute, or short-term, viral hepatitis.
What is Diarrhea?
Published: 12/03/2009 in Digestive System
Diarrhea is loose, watery stools. A person with diarrhea typically passes stool more than three times a day. People with diarrhea may pass more than a quart of stool a day. Acute diarrhea is a common problem that usually lasts 1 or 2 days and goes aw