...high in red and processed meats, low in fiber, and high in saturated fats contribute to an increased risk. – **Obesity:** Obese individuals have a higher risk of developing colorectal...
...laparoscopic surgeries that only require significantly smaller incisions that leave less scarring and cause less post-operative pain. Laparoscopic surgeries make use of tubes that are inserted into tiny incisions made...
...during the first year of life. **Q: What causes CH?** **A:** Most cases of CH are caused by a thyroid development problem that occurs during pregnancy. In about half of...
...men with primary infertility (inability to conceive within a year of sexual intercourse without birth control) and 75 percent with secondary fertility (infertility after a successful birth of one or...
...infections, and drug abuse. Most of these causes can be addressed by preventive medicine and follow-up sessions. Other leading causes of preventable deaths in other parts of the world include...
...the skin. Warts are some of the most common skin conditions affecting Americans. They are characterized by their small rough texture caused by the fast buildup of keratin, a type...
...medical condition caused by a blockage in one of the blood vessels in the lungs. In most cases, the condition causes various symptoms including chest pain and breathlessness. In non-severe...
...mutations can affect the normal development of the testes and their descent into the scrotum. * **Hormonal imbalances:** Insufficient production of testosterone and other hormones involved in testicular descent can...
...laying down. This part of the procedure also includes examining the bones of the foot, patterns of calluses, functions of the big toe, and integrity of joints. The second part,...
...for pneumonia) ## Who is at High Risk of CMV? * **Newborns (Congenital CMV):** Infants born to infected mothers are at highest risk of congenital CMV * **Immunocompromised individuals:** People...