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Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of the blood vessels known as vasculitis. It typically develops in young children with over 80% of patients under the age of 5, affects boys more than girls, and a higher percentage are of Asian ancestry. This inflammation can lead to severe inflammatory heart and blood vessel damage. According to [...] A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says that more than 25% of men with hemochromatosis, the most common inherited blood disorder, will develop arthritis, liver cancer and other serious complications. Hemochromatosis is a condition where the body absorbs up to three times the normal amount of iron. Over an extended period of [...] A research team led by scientists from the University of Michigan and the University of Utah School of Medicine have identified four new DNA “hotspots” that increase the risk of [...] Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease than the general population. Up till now it has been difficult to identify which of these patients were actually had an increased risk. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota have developed a simple process to predict which of these patients will most [...] The truth is that gardening can actually be a benefit to us both mentally and physically. Gardening reduces stress for most people. Something about working in the dirt and being close to nature gives most folks a sense of calm and relaxation. Gardening can also help you maintain joint flexibility, range of motion, strength of muscles and endurance. Strengthening [...] |
  
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