May 2011
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Medical Trivia: For every 2 weeks, the human...
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Medical Trivia: Digitalis as a heart medicine was...
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Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
Bipolar disorder involves periods of excitability (mania) alternating with periods of depression. The “mood swings” between mania and depression can be very abrupt.
Symptoms
The manic phase may last from days to months and can include the following symptoms:
Agitation or irritation
Elevated mood
Hyperactivity
Increased energy
Lack of self-control
Racing thoughts
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Medical Trivia: An average human drinks about...
Anonymous asked: I believe I have coital cephalalgia and I don't know what to do about it. Help
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Retinyl palmitate
There have been recent reports about the purported dangers of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens. At this point, it seems prudent to avoid daily sunscreens that have retinyl palmitate in the first seven ingredients on the label, even though there is uncertainty whether or not there is a real risk. You do not need to avoid sunscreens containing Retinol, beta carotene or other forms of Vitamin A.
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