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What is primary hyperoxaluria?

EnglishPrimary hyperoxaluria (PH) is not a disease but a group of three rare genetic disorders: HP1, HP2 and HP3. They are linked to different genes and each cause you to produce too much oxalate, a waste that your body produces.About 8,700…

High blood pressure 101

February is American Heart Month.Nearly one in two adults in the United States has high blood pressure, but only half of those people - about one in four - have the disease under control. That means they're at higher risk for serious health…

Are protein bars actually good for you?

Protein bars have become the snack of choice for busy women looking to eat healthier. Stuck in gym bags, desk drawers and carry-on luggage, they promise a convenient way to build muscle, manage weight and strength, even during those…

Medical Tourism 101

Every year millions of people travel to another country for medical care.My friend Ann* is one of them. My first answer when I heard she wanted to have surgery abroad: No. NO. Absolutely not. I'll call your mother.She laughed at me, but I…

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