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Anencephaly facts* *Anencephaly facts medical author: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Anencephaly is an example of a neural tube defect, a condition that results from an error in the first weeks of embryonic development. In anencephaly, the bones of the skull and brain do not develop properly. Babies with anencephaly are missing large areas of the...

Things to know about ankylosing spondylitis Picture of areas of inflammation in ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis featuring chronic inflammation of the spine and the sacroiliac joints (sacroiliitis). Ankylosing spondylitis belongs to a group of arthritis conditions that tend to cause chronic inflammation of the spine (spondyloarthropathies). Ankylosing spondylitis affects males...

Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in America. Strawberries are one of the most popular berries in America. They are rich in antioxidants and fibers that can help keep your tummy healthy. From the animal experiments conducted so far, strawberries seem to be good for your stomach. As compared to other organs, the...

What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed. The appendix is a finger or worm-shaped pouch that projects out from the cecum (the beginning of the colon). In most individuals, the appendix becomes inflamed because its tissues become infected with bacteria, and pus may develop within the lumen of the...

Things to know about atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story ECG of the Abnormal Conduction of the Heart's Electrical System in AFib Atrial flutter is a type of atrial tachycardia that results in an arrhythmia (rhythm disorder or not a normal rhythm) where the atria of the heartbeat too quickly...

Skin tags are harmless but can be an annoying skin problem.Source: iStock Things to know about skin tags A skin tag is a small, soft, flesh-colored benign skin growth, often on a stalk. Skin tags are probably the single most common bump on adult skin. Skin tags are harmless but can be an annoying skin...

If a pregnant woman gets infected with the Rubella virus, it can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth or cause congenital rubella syndrome in babies, including birth defects German measles (rubella) or three-day measles (rubeola), is usually a mild illness caused by the rubella virus. In comparison, the measles virus (rubeola virus, a paramyxovirus, genus Morbillivirus) causes measles. What is rubella? Rubella is a mild...

Some believe hate is an acquired trait that is conditioned according to a person’s social and political environment. Being born with hate is still a debatable question. Some believe that hate is an acquired trait because newborns have a clean slate and are conditioned according to their social and political environments. Another opinion is that...

What is the alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) blood test? Readers Comments 8 Share Your Story The most abundant plasma protein found in the human fetus is alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). AFP is a protein normally made by the immature liver cells in the fetus. Healthy, nonpregnant adults have very low levels of AFP in the bloodstream (undetectable to about...

Calories I should eat for my height and weight The number of calories you need in a day depends on several factors. The number of calories you need in a day depends on several factors. These include: Your age Your gender Your height Your weight Your level of physical activity Any specific condition such as...