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When I was a kid, my parents refused to let me drink coffee because they believed it would "stunt my growth". It turns out, of course, this is a myth. Studies have failed, again and again, to show that coffee or caffeine consumption are...

Howcast - Learn the symptoms of, treatment for, and ways to prevent the STD Hepatitis C from sexpert Jane Bogart in this Howcast video.

Howcast -Liver disease is a broad term for conditions, diseases, or infections that can make the liver function improperly or stop liver function altogether. Use this guide to help recognize the symptoms.

The video is a lecture on lifestyle and noncommunicable diseases. The speaker explains the difference between communicable and noncommunicable diseases, and how noncommunicable diseases are caused by inheritance and lifestyle factors...

Lesson on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis): Who is at risk, Pathogenesis, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment and Management. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is one type of liver disease due...

When I was a kid, my parents refused to let me drink coffee because they believed it would "stunt my growth". It turns out, of course, this is a myth. Studies have failed, again and again, to show that coffee or caffeine consumption are...

Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is a cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum. This cancer can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.

Statin Medication Side Effects | Side Effects of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin



Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. Their use, however, has been...

Macrocytic Anemia | Megaloblastic vs Non-Megaloblastic | Approach & Causes



Macrocytic anemia is a condition with low hemoglobin and high MCV (mean corpuscular volume). Macrocytic anemia can be broken down into Megaloblastic...

“Liver Disease From Blood Clot” (Budd-Chiari Syndrome) Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



“Liver Disease From Blood Clot” | Budd-Chiari Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis,...

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & Diet | Diets to Prevent and Reduce Severity of NAFLD



Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of chronic liver disease worldwide, with much of its etiology due to...

A study conducted by the British Medical journal show an increase of young Americans dying from liver disease.

Metformin Side Effects (& Consequences)



Metformin is a common medication used to reduce blood glucose levels in diabetic patients and in other patients including those with polycystic ovary syndrome. However, metformin can...

This week on the Healthcare Triage Podcast, we're sitting down with Dr. Jonathan Fridell, organ transplant surgeon. He and Aaron talk all about how exactly organs get moved from one person to another, and I can tell you, it is FASCINATING.

Hepatic Encephalopathy | Pathophysiology, Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



End-stage (or advanced) liver disease can cause a variety of complications, and signs and symptoms. One complication is the...

What to Avoid with Hemorrhoids | Risk Factors and Ways to Reduce Risk



Hemorrhoidal disease involving issues with internal and external hemorrhoids is a very common condition affecting upwards of ¾ of the general population at...

What To Avoid When Taking Metformin | Drug Interactions | Pharmacology



Metformin is a medication used to reduce or lower blood glucose levels. Metformin is used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and polycystic ovary...

Vitamin D Deficiency (Part 2) | Hyperparathyroidism, Clinical Features (ex. Osteoporosis), Diagnosis, Treatment



This is part 2 in a series on Vitamin D deficiency. In this lesson, we continue with our discussion on Vitamin D...

Hepatitis is a word that describes an inflammation of the liver. This can happen a few different ways, but it is very commonly due to viruses. Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E all cause liver disease, even though the viruses themselves are...