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Results 1 - 10 of 192 for lead
  1. Lead Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our ... from human activities such as mining and manufacturing. Lead used to be in paint; older houses may ...
  2. Diabetic Foot (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Having an infection and poor blood flow can lead to gangrene. That means the muscle, skin, and ... Thick skin on your feet can rub and lead to sores. But removing it the wrong way ...
  3. Drug Use and Addiction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... kids, and unborn babies. Drug use can also lead to addiction. What is drug addiction? Drug addiction ... Repeated drug use can change the brain and lead to addiction. The brain changes from addiction can ...
  4. LDL: The "Bad" Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the "bad" cholesterol because a high LDL level leads to a buildup of cholesterol in your arteries. ... Physical Activity. A lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain, which can raise your LDL ...
  5. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... breath Chest pain or pressure Dizziness that may lead to fainting Fatigue Swelling of the abdomen, legs, ... Pulmonary hypertension can get worse over time and lead to serious problems, including: Anemia, which can cause ...
  6. Sepsis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, it can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death. ... can sepsis cause? Severe cases of sepsis can lead to septic shock, where your blood pressure drops ...
  7. Anemia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of red blood cell destruction. Conditions that may lead to anemia include: Heavy periods Pregnancy Ulcers Colon ...
  8. Asbestos (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inflammation, and can affect breathing. Eventually it can lead to diseases such as: Asbestosis, or scarring of ...
  9. Coronary Artery Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the blood or oxygen it needs. This can lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. ...
  10. Diets (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... eat. They may sound promising, but they rarely lead to permanent weight loss. They also may not ...
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