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What Is A Cerebral Aneurysm?
A cerebral aneurysm is the dilation, bulging or ballooning out of part of the wall of a vein or artery in the brain. The…
Mad Cow Disease
In 1986, the first case of 'mad cow' disease or bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) was found in cattle in Great…
What's So Bad About Cholesterol?
Cholesterol has a worse reputation than it deserves. This waxy lipid (a kind of fat) is essential to good health. It…
What Is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Both numbers are important. About one in every…
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