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Chest Injuries and Disorders

The chest is the part of the body between your neck and your abdomen. It includes the ribs and breastbone. Inside your chest are several…

Chest Pain

Having a pain in your chest can be scary. It does not always mean that you are having a heart attack. There can be many…

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that occurs naturally in all parts of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if…

glucosamine chondroitin

Chondroitin

Chondroitin sulfate is a chemical compound naturally occurring in human and animal cartilage. It is commonly administered orally, often in combination with glucosamine or other…

pain-and-pain relief

Chronic Pain

There are two kinds of pain. Acute pain begins suddenly, lasts for a short time, and goes away as your body heals. You might feel…