Blood Disorders

Viral Hepatitis


What do you need to know about this infectious disease?

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Anemia


Anemia occurs when red blood cell levels become abnormally low.

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Sickle Cell Disease


This inherited blood disorder can lead to many health problems.

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Are You Getting Enough Iron?

Posted September 11, 2008 2:07 PM

Having enough iron in your diet is essential for good health. This video will teach you how much you need, and where to get it.

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I've been hearing about something called deep vein thrombosis. What is it? Is it dangerous?

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Those of you who follow my writing know that I was was diagnosed with DVT, Deep Vein Thrombosis. DVT is a common but serious medical condition that ... Read More...

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Hepatitis B -- the "Hidden" STD

Posted July 1, 2008 7:34 PM
Hepatitis B is a fairly common, but serious, sexually transmitted disease. However, unlike the other sexually transmitted diseases, there is both a treatment and a vaccine. Read more...
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

Posted July 1, 2008 6:55 PM
Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system drains excess fluid from the tissues and helps protect against infections. Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a general name that applies to many types of cancer found in the lymphatic system. Read more...
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Living With Cancer

Posted June 28, 2008 7:37 PM

A cancer diagnosis reshapes a family's world. If you're fighting cancer, you're experiencing a range of emotions from sorrow to hope. You have a number of questions about whether you're undergoing the right course of treatment, wondering if it will help make you better. Plus, you could be struggling to feel good in spite of the side effects that come with receiving chemotherapy.

Likewise, if your loved one was diagnosed with cancer, you're looking for advice on how to best support and comfort him or her. This group provides a place for all those who have been affected by cancer to share their thoughts and advice to help others who are coping with similar experiences.

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ThirdAgers Caring for Loved Ones

Started by on July 23, 2008
Even the best caregivers face times when they need support, too. That's the purpose of this forum -- to develop a caring community for caregivers. This is the place to rant, rave, scream and cry. We shall listen without judgment.
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