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BMI Calculator BMI Calculator

Enter your height and weight to get your BMI and what it means for you and your health.

Baby Names Baby Names

Browse our database of over 75,000 names to create baby names you can share with your family and friends.

 

eMedTV Other A-Z

Childbirth - Deep Brain Stimulation
This page contains links to eMedTV Other containing information on subjects from Childbirth to Deep Brain Stimulation. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.
 Favorite Articles 
  • Chiropractic
  • Cigarettes
  • Cigars
  • Clinical Trials
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
  • Conception
  • Contractions
  • DASH Diet
 
 

Chiropractic

This eMedTV segment takes an in-depth look at chiropractic care, which entails hands-on therapy called manipulation. Licensing requirements, the goals of treatment, and various statistics are also provided.

Cigarettes

Despite what many smokers believe, light cigarettes do not reduce the health risks of smoking. This eMedTV Web page debunks common myths associated with light cigarettes, such as the mistaken belief that such cigarettes allow smokers to inhale less.

Cigars

Studies on cigars and cancer have shown that even daily smokers who do not inhale are at a greater risk to develop cancer. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at cigars and cancer, including information about the carcinogens in cigars.

Clinical Trials

Medical research is an organized way to answer important questions for which the answer is not known. This eMedTV article looks at medical research, including some important questions that have been answered.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

As this eMedTV Web page explains, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an effective treatment for several anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and social phobia. This page offers an in-depth look at this type of therapy.

Conception

Women who are having difficulty conceiving may need to know more about their options and tips. This eMedTV article explains how to get pregnant based on when a woman ovulates and discusses other available options, such as fertility testing.

Contractions

The types of contractions felt during pregnancy are Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor contractions. This eMedTV Web segment offers an in-depth look at these two types and explains the differences between them.

DASH Diet

The DASH eating plan (also known as the DASH diet) has been shown in several research studies to lower blood pressure. This section of the eMedTV library describes the DASH diet in detail and provides a sample eating plan.