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People with diabetes are advised to limit salt (sodium). Salt intake doesn’t affect blood sugar. But limiting salt may help prevent or control high blood pressure and heart disease. These…

What is a kidney biopsy? A biopsy is done to remove tissue or cells from the body for exam under a microscope. The tissue sample is removed with a needle…

What is lactose intolerance? Lactose is the name of the sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance occurs when your body can’t break down all the lactose in the foods you…

What is necrotizing colitis? Necrotizing colitis (NC), also called colonic necrosis, is a serious health problem. It happens when part of your colon dies. This is often due to decreased…

What is obstructive sleep apnea in children? Obstructive sleep apnea is when a child briefly stops breathing while sleeping. It happens because of a blockage in the upper airway. This…

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months. It is pain that lasts longer than the usual recovery period after an illness, accident,…

How well does alternative medicine help control diabetes? You may be tempted to try herbal remedies that promise to “cure” diabetes without prescription medicine. Or turn to acupuncture to help control blood…

What is electromyography? Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle response or electrical activity in response to a nerve’s stimulation of your muscle. The test is used to help find nerve and muscle…

Your healthcare provider may look at your family’s medical history to find out if cancer runs in your family. This means that it’s hereditary. You may be asked the following…

What are gastric polyps? Gastric polyps are abnormal growths on the inner lining of your stomach. Most are harmless and don’t cause symptoms. But some of them turn into cancer.…