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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for mass
  1. Bone Density (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bone health. It compares your bone density, or mass, to that of a healthy person who is ... Whether your osteoporosis treatment is working Low bone mass that is not low enough to be osteoporosis ...
  2. Body Weight (National Library of Medicine)  
    Do you know if your current weight is healthy? "Underweight", "normal", "overweight", and "obese" are all labels for ranges of weight. Obese and overweight ...
  3. Obesity (National Library of Medicine)  
    Obesity means having too much body fat. It is different from being overweight, which means weighing too much. The weight may come from muscle, bone, fat, and/ ...
  4. Weight Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    Why is weight control important? If you are struggling with your weight, you are not alone. In the United States, more than 70 percent of adults are overweight ...
  5. Healthy Sleep (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... which helps children grow. It also boosts muscle mass and the repair of cells and tissues in ... grow and help adults and children build muscle mass, fight infections, and repair cells. Sleep deprivation magnifies ...
  6. Abdominal Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. Some people call it the stomach, but your abdomen contains many other important organs. Pain in ...
  7. Benefits of Exercise (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can help you increase or maintain your muscle mass and strength. Reduce your risk of some cancers, ...
  8. Biodefense and Bioterrorism (National Library of Medicine)  
    A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These germs are often found in nature. ...
  9. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a blood clot? A blood clot is a mass of blood that forms when platelets, proteins, and ...
  10. Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... they should. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor. Tumors can be benign or ...
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