Surgical procedures for obesity may be appropriate for some dangerously obese people, and they may reduce heart problems and many of the risks associated with obesity. These risks include high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and diabetes. In fact, surgery provides much greater control of weight and diabetes than nonsurgical weight-loss methods. Studies are reporting significant reductions in diabetes, and the need for diabetic medications, after surgery. Other medical conditions that often...
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General Symptoms. The symptoms of some bacterial pneumonias, such as pneumococcal pneumonia, develop very quickly and typically include:A single... Read more »
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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia (PCP) is pneumonia in premature infants and immunocompromised children and adults caused by a fungus.Pneumocystis... Read more »
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Dietary ManagementThere are many approaches to dieting and many claims for great success with various fad diets. To date, although many diets achieve... Read more »
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Weight management means keeping your body weight at a healthy level.See also:Balanced dietExercise and weight lossTips for losing weightAlternative... Read more »
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Pneumonia is a respiratory condition in which there is infection of the lung. Community-acquired pneumonia refers to pneumonia in people who have... Read more »