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Cushing’s disease

“Disease” or “Cushing’s syndrome,” sometimes referred to as “hypercortisolism,” is a condition characterized by a variable set of characteristic symptoms induced by the body’s exposure to excessive levels of glucocorticoids and, in particular, cortisol (also called “stress hormone”).

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Risk factors, complications, and prevention in mitral valve disease

A problem with the heart valves may occur because of a congenital defect, or because of a special health condition, or because of the effects of aging.

Pituitary gland tumor: how to treat it

The hypophysis, or pituitary gland, is a gland located inside the skull at its base. Although it is very small, comparable in size to a pea, it plays a crucial role

Cancer risk jobs and occupations

Among the most insidious and widespread skin diseases is certainly Melanoma, a skin cancer that has grown significantly in recent decades but whose etiology remains poorly understood to date.

Diabetes mellitus: what is it?

Depending on the pathogenesis, two types of diabetes are distinguished: Type 1 diabetes from total or near-total insulin deficiency, and Type 2 diabetes, characterized by variable insulin resistance. Both types

Diabetes: eating less could help reduce neuropathy

Follow a healthy, balanced diet, moving every day and taking prescribed therapies regularly is the key to keeping diabetes under control and preventing complications associated with advanced stages of the

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): two diseases compared

The symptom of chronic pain and the symptom of fatigue are both present in the two diseases.

HEALTH: Beware of obesity when expecting a baby

Obesity is always dangerous, but it becomes even more so for mothers expecting a baby. This is emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO), specifying that maternal obesity is not

Cushing’s syndrome: causes and remedies

Cushing’s Syndrome (CS) is a rare condition resulting from an excess of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a hormone normally produced by the adrenal glands and is essential for

By 2022, obese children will outnumber underweight children

We all know how important it is for the well-being of the body to keep a proper diet. This is especially crucial when it comes to children. Eating problems are

How to best manage diabetes

Healthy and balanced diet , low in simple sugars and with caloric intake compatible with the weight to be maintained or reduced; regular physical activity, without excess; proper daily intake

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