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Fiber and cholesterol
Soluble fiber substances are effective in helping reduce the blood cholesterol. This is especially true with oat bran, fruits, psyllium and legumes. High soluble-fiber diets may lower cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins (the 'bad'…
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- Nocardia infection Also called nocardiosis, infection with bacteria called Nocardia which tend to strike the lungs, brain and…
- Gingko biloba An herb that is very popular as a treatment for dementia (a progressive brain dysfunction) and to improve…
- Internal genitalia, male See: Male internal genitalia
- Dialectical behavioral therapy A mode of treatment designed for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), particularly those with…
- Equol A substance produced in the intestine as a metabolite of soybeans and soy foods. Equol is a non-steroidal…
- Exanthem subitum Means a sudden rash. A viral disease of infants and young children with sudden onset of high fever which…
- Shaken baby syndrome Syndrome: Ines, particularly to the head, caused by violently shaking an infant. The syndrome is the…
- INR Stings from large stinging insects such as bees, hornets, yellow jackets and wasps can trigger allergic…