The brain uses a lot of energy and needs glucose to function. Because the brain cannot store or manufacture glucose,
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Bounding pulse: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
People are often worried that a bounding pulse is a sign of a heart problem. However, anxiety or panic attacks
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Pseudomonas infections: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
However, if a person is in a hospital or has a weakened immune system, the threat becomes very severe. In
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Chest pain that comes and goes: Causes and symptoms
Underlying causes of chest pain may be mild, as in the case of acid reflux. Or, they may be serious
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Loose tooth: Causes and what to do
Adults may be alarmed when they notice loose teeth. Adult teeth are permanent and designed to last a lifetime. Some
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Broken eye socket: Pictures, causes, and treatment
The eye socket is the bony structure surrounding and protecting the eye. In addition to the eye, it houses all
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Ulnar tunnel syndrome: Causes, treatment, and exercises
The nerve compression in ulnar tunnel syndrome can cause numbness or tingling in the hands or fingers. Surgery or wearing
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Breast asymmetry: Causes, diagnosis, and mammogram results
Most women’s breasts are slightly different in size, shape, and position. Uneven breasts or nipples are not usually a cause
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Bladder cysts: Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
There are several types of bladder cyst, most of which are not cancerous. Bladder cysts tend to cause no symptoms.
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Sprain vs. strain: Symptoms, causes, and treatment
A sprain is an overstretched, torn, or twisted ligament. A ligament is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects
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