Thickened toenails: Common, embarrassing
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Injury, psoriasis, tight or poorly fitting shoes and fungal infections are the many factors that can cause one or more toenail to become thickened. The most common cause is a fungal infection called onychomycosis which begins as a yellow or white spot under the tip of a nail and with the spread of infection, the nail thickens and becomes crumbly and ragged leading to separation from the nail bed.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2003
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Hallucinations: May signal larger problem
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A complex disturbance in the perception of the world is referred to as hallucination, which can be a symptom of mental disorder, certain medical conditions and vision or hearing loss. Some hallucinations may be serious which include the side effect of a drug, worsening of dementia or Parkinson's disease or an alteration of the brain tissue caused by a tumor, certain types of infections or stroke.
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Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2003
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Improving bone density: Tips may help
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones gradually lose strength over time and become frail and porous. Bone loss and risk of osteoporosis can be reduced by eating a diet rich in calcium, protein, vitamin D and vitamin K, avoiding excessive alcohol and cola drinks and by weightlifting and weight-bearing exercise.
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Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2003
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