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Yam root

Yam root helps with hormonal complaints such as PMS and menopausal symptoms;

Yam Root Saponin

Yam root saponin is a plant-derived bioactive compound from the yam plant (Dioscorea) with hormone-like properties, widely used in herbal and natural medicine.

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease found in tropical regions of Africa and South America. It can cause severe liver failure and internal bleeding.

Yersinia enterocolitica

Yersinia enterocolitica is a gut bacterium that causes yersiniosis, an infectious disease characterized by abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. Transmission most often occurs through contaminated food.

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis

Yersinia pseudotuberculosis is a gram-negative bacterium that can cause gastrointestinal illness in humans and, in rare cases, lead to serious systemic infections.

Yersiniosis

Yersiniosis is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Yersinia bacteria, most commonly leading to gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Yohimbine

Yohimbine is an alkaloid from the African Yohimbe tree, known for enhancing libido and energy. Learn about its benefits, side effects and modern usage.

Yolk Sac

The yolk sac is an embryonic structure visible on early pregnancy ultrasound that plays a vital role in fetal development during the first trimester.

Yttrium Therapy

Yttrium therapy is a nuclear medicine treatment that uses radioactive Yttrium-90 to precisely target and destroy tumor cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue.

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Bile Acid Status

The bile acid status is a diagnostic blood test that measures the concentration of bile acids in the blood, providing important insights into liver function and fat metabolism.

Osteoporosis Therapy

Osteoporosis therapy includes medication and lifestyle measures to strengthen bone density and reduce the risk of fractures in affected patients.

Urinary Protein

Urinary protein refers to protein molecules detected in urine. Elevated levels may indicate kidney disease or other underlying health conditions and require medical evaluation.