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Lachesis Mutus

This homeopathic remedy comes from the poisonous venom of the bushmaster snake. Lachesis mutus has potent effects on the blood and central nervous system. A…

Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling,…

Leukemia

Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Your blood cells form in your bone marrow. In…

Lexapro

Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and…

Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Problems with blood circulation. These may…

The List of Pharmaceutical Companies

List of Pharmaceutical Companies

#—A Abbott (1888– ) AbbVie (2013– ) Abiomed (1981– ) Acadia (1993– ) ACG Group (1961– ) ACI Limited (conglomerate which includes a pharmaceutical subsidiary;…

Low back strain

Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to the soft tissues-the muscles or the ligaments- supporting the lumbar spine. Commonly known…

Lung Diseases

When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to…

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. There are many types of lymphoma. One type is Hodgkin…

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula MgSO₄. It is commonly encountered in the form of heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite, commonly known as…

Marijuana

Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mix of dried, crumbled parts from the marijuana plant. It can be rolled up and smoked like a…

massage

Massage

Massage is a versatile and effective tool that offers a wide range of benefits, including relaxation, pain relief, and the alleviation of muscle tension, among…

Medication Errors

Medicines cure infectious diseases, prevent problems from chronic diseases, and ease pain. But medicines can also cause harmful reactions if not used correctly. Errors can…

Medicines

You may need to take medicines every day, or only once in a while. Either way, you want to make sure that the medicines are…

Menthol

Menthol is an organic compound made synthetically or obtained from corn mint, peppermint, or other mint oils. It is a waxy, crystalline substance, clear or…

Merck & Co. Inc.

Merck & Co. Inc. (MRK)

Merck & Co., Inc. is an American multinational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, and is named for Merck Group, founded in Germany in…

Migraine

Migraine

What is Migraine ? The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the…

Milnacipran

Milnacipran pronounced as (mil na’ si pran) Milnacipran is similar to certain antidepressant medicines. Antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in…

Minerals

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including building bones, making hormones and regulating your…