Proteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific order determined by the base sequence of nucleotides in the DNA coding for the protein.

Proteins are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs. Each protein has unique functions. Proteins are essential components of muscles, skin, bones and the body as a whole. (more…)

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Alternative Medicine for Your Health

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Title: New Guidelines for Women With Prior Cesareans
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Created: 7/22/2010 12:08:00 PM
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Huntington disease: An hereditary disorder with
mental and physical deterioration leading to death. Although
characterized as an "adult-onset" disease, it can affect
children as well.

Huntington disease describes an autosomal dominant pattern of
inheritance with high penetrance (a high proportion of persons with
the gene develop the disease). The characteristic findings of
Huntington disease are caused by loss of neurons (nerve cells) in the
brain.

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Influenza A(H1N1): Four new cluster cases

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Sore throat: Pain in the throat. Sore throat may be caused by many different causes, including inflammation of the larynx, pharynx, or tonsils.

First and foremost in frequency are viruses. Many viruses, and even those that cause mononucleosis (mono) and influenza (the flu), cause a sore throat. Some viruses can also produce painful blisters in the mouth and throat (aphthous stomatitis).

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Title: Cleaning Products Linked to Breast Cancer?
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Title: Vaginal Gel May Prevent HIV
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Created: 7/20/2010 11:08:00 AM
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Birth control: Birth control is the use of any practices, methods, or devices to prevent pregnancy from occurring in a sexually active woman. Also referred to as family planning, pregnancy prevention, fertility control, or contraception; birth control methods are designed either to prevent fertilization of an egg or implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus.

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