Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Your VTE risk is higher if you have cancer, lupus or other immune problems, health conditions that make the blood thicker, or you're obese. Your ch...

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Types of Blood Clots

Clots are also classified by where they form in the first place. There are three types of blood clots that form in the veins -- superficial venous ...

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What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for you, especially your digestive system. The FDA regulates probiotics like foods, not like ...

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Treatment for Diarrhea

The best way for your doctor to figure out what's causing your diarrhea is to get some information from you. Your doctor might recommend a sports d...

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Fiber and Digestion Problems

Fiber also absorbs water, softening stools so that they pass more easily. Fiber also helps bulk up the contents of the large intestines, binding in...

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What are Digestive Enzymes?

This is when your small intestine doesn't make enough of the enzyme lactase, which breaks down the natural sugar in milk called lactose. With a sho...

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Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Niacin occurs naturally in many foods, including greens, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs, although in a fraction of the dose shown to achieve changes...

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Folate (Folic Acid)

Folate, formerly known as folacin, is the generic term for both naturally occurring food folate and folic acid, the fully oxidized monoglutamate fo...

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