Mexico-born adults prone to severe chickenpox
• Childbirth • Dec 01 04

Mexican-born adults living in the U.S. apparently have higher rates of complications with chickenpox infection than do U.S.-born adults, according to a new report.

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Asthma in UK children quadrupled since 70s - study
• Asthma • Dec 01 04

Asthma rates among UK children have quadrupled since the 1970s and more than doubled in the past decade, according to a study published on… Asthma in UK children quadrupled since 70s - study   

 
 

Parades mark AIDS day, Africans told ‘abstain’
• AIDS/HIV • Dec 01 04

Across the world, activists and governments marked World AIDS Day on Wednesday with events drawing attention to the disease and promoting prevention.

The… Parades mark AIDS day, Africans told ‘abstain’   

 
 

Milk protein may reduce high blood pressure
• Heart • Dec 01 04

A section of a protein derived from milk appears to reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension, results from a small study suggest.

After… Milk protein may reduce high blood pressure   

 
 

Poor childhood nutrition tied to behavior problems
• Psychiatry / Psychology • Dec 01 04

Nutritional deficiencies early in life may predispose children to behavioral problems into their teenage years, new research suggests.

The study of nearly 1,600 children… Poor childhood nutrition tied to behavior problems   

 
 

What is Pain?
• Pain • Dec 01 04

Pain is the body’s warning system, alerting you that something is wrong. The International Association for the Study of Pain defines it as an… What is Pain?   

 
 

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Definition

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist, which can lead to pain and weakness in… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Overview   

 
 

Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Definition
A chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints and surrounding tissues, but can also affect other organ systems.

Alternative Names
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What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

We don’t always know what causes carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, in most cases no obvious cause can be found.

However, any condition that… What Causes Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?   

 
 

What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?
• Arthritis • Dec 01 04

Symptoms of CTS tend to appear gradually. They include:

     
  • Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations in the thumb and fingers, particularly the… What Are The Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)?   
     
     

    What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
    • Arthritis • Dec 01 04

    Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine. Spondylitis is an inflammation of the vertebrae, which are the building blocks… What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?   

     
     
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