Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia
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One of the many hats that parents wear is that of a “first responder.” When their child is sick, they are the first to assess the symptoms and treat the illness.
If you have toys that have been recalled, don’t throw them out. Take them back to the store where they came from.
few mothers- and fathers-to-be receive training for the much more challenging and long-term tasks: becoming good parents and remaining close and loving partners in the face of new stresses and strains as their family grows.
Do you have sleep debt? Lack of sleep, or "sleep debt," can leave you feeling tired, listless and sleepy on a daily basis.
Around the country, more and more college students are abusing stimulants to help them study. Here’s how to spot the signs of drug use and keep your student safe.
If your child is allergic to peanuts, this common food can fill you with dread. Peanuts are the top cause of severe allergic reactions to food, says the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).
Peanut butter has a lot of benefits for your kids: It's versatile, delicious, and high in protein and fiber.
Trading your car for your bike for all or part of your commute can save you cash, increase your fitness and help the environment. You may be surprised at how easy it can be.
The pelvic tilt exercise is composed of subtle motions that build strength by isolating, tightening, and holding muscle positions.
Anxiety can help focus and sharpen performance. For some athletes, however, the pressure of performing well takes its toll in the form of performance anxiety, which causes them to do less than their best.
Researchers aren't sure why women seem to have more trouble sleeping than men, but they have noticed that women have the most difficulty when hormone levels fluctuate.
It's not always easy to get your children to eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Having a pet can be a boon to body and soul—especially as we age. Pets can relieve stress—which may help explain why studies have found that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Most of us worry or get nervous every now and then. But, for people with anxiety disorders, these feelings occur all too often, and they may be overwhelming.
The new PE focuses on total wellness and developing lifelong health habits rather than just teaching students sports.
Nutrition experts agree that a wide assortment of nutritionally balanced snacks served in moderation can be a healthy, essential part of a child's diet.
Pilates is a conditioning program that strengthens the joints and muscles used in everyday actions such as walking, sitting, twisting, bending and lifting.
The Pilates workout includes about 500 well-defined exercises done on a mat or special equipment.
Sometimes a pill gets stuck. That tends to happen at the ring of muscles at the top of the esophagus.
Whether you're headed for the beach, the outback or the big city for your summer vacation, you should add a few more items to your to-do list.
You need to understand your options and take time to consider what will help you reach the end of your life with dignity, comfort and a sense of control.
Same-day surgery can take place at a hospital, surgical center or doctor's office. Because of advances in surgery and anesthesia, many surgeries that once required a hospital stay can be safely done as same-day surgery.
Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling for mediocre options.
Millions of people undergo surgery each year to treat a range of vision conditions. What should you consider before your procedure?
Plastic surgery is not for every youth. For some procedures, the child must reach milestones in age, growth and physical maturity.
What's more relaxing that a good soak in a hot tub? Hot water sure makes you feel great, but hot tubs and whirlpools can sometimes be dangerous -- and even deadly.
Most fires in the home start in the kitchen, and kitchen fires can quickly turn serious.
The most severe form of premenstrual syndrome, called PMDD, is marked by a depressed mood, increased anxiety and difficulty with interpersonal relationships.
Flu and pneumonia are respiratory illnesses that should not be taken lightly. In the United States, pneumonia and the flu combined are the sixth leading cause of death. Older adults are at greater risk than younger adults for contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, the most common bacterial form of the disease.
Correct posture—while standing, sitting, or sleeping—is important for a healthy, pain-free back.
Good posture can help your body function at its best. It promotes movement, efficiency and endurance, and contributes to an overall sense of well-being. It can also help prevent chronic aches and pains that can require medical attention.
Bake it, boil it, steam it, fry it. There's no question that America's favorite vegetable is the potato. Each of us ate an average of nearly 140 pounds of potatoes.
The fact is, you might not care as much about looks as your wife does, but that fat around your abdomen is no laughing matter. A man's potbelly often warns of later problems ranging from heart disease to cancer, diabetes, arthritis, back pain, and sleep apnea.
Good posture improves your appearance and reduces stress on muscles, joints and ligaments.
Some pregnancy changes are caused by hormones. Others are caused by the pressure and weigh of your growing baby.
If you're pregnant, it's just as important for you to stay away from lead as it is to protect your children from it.
Most tragedies that occur in the wilderness could probably be prevented with basic safety equipment or increased vigilance.
Knowing how to prepare for a storm, and what to do during and after one, can help keep you and your family safe.
Before making a decision on a camp, though, you should consider what kind of camping experience will benefit both your child and family.
A young girl's first period should not happen out of nowhere; it should never be a complete surprise.
A preparticipation examination may be required for any child who wants to take part in a school athletic activity or in an organized sports activity outside of school.
Three kinds of prescription drugs are potentially addictive: opioids, tranquilizers, and stimulants.
The first and most important rule for preventing accidents is to use common sense. Many in-home accidents occur because people are in a hurry, take shortcuts or do things that they know are not safe.
While being a new Mom brings lots of joy, it also brings stress—something a crying baby can make worse. Better understanding why your baby cries can help you deal with this stress in a healthy way and help you avoid the most common form of child abuse: Shaken baby syndrome.
Bones are tough and resilient, but if you push them hard enough—if you fall on a hard surface, for instance—they can crack or break.
Vehicle thefts, carjackings and thefts of vehicle contents are common crimes. Here are suggestions that can help you prevent them.
Although it's impossible to prevent all falls, you can help keep yourself safe by improving your balance and employing "fall-proofing" behaviors.
Here are tips to help prevent poisoning in your home.
Many people experience late-in-the-day energy lags, but you can take steps to prevent them.
By teaching your kids to follow a healthy lifestyle, you can help reduce their risk for heart disease later in life.
Although children and teens usually don't show the symptoms of heart disease, the silent buildup of plaque (fatty deposits) can start in childhood and can have a serious impact on their adult life.
You may think of heart disease as a problem for adults, not your young children. But diet and exercise habits started in childhood can begin a lifetime of heart health, or a lifetime of heart damage.
Your exercise time can depend on everything from your work schedule to when your kids get up or go to bed.
Inhalants are breathable chemical vapors that produce mind-altering effects. Knowing the facts about inhalants can help you protect your children.
On the street, GHB is used for is ability to produce a feeling of euphoria and hallucinations.
Many people think using smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking. Just because there's no smoke, doesn't mean it's safe.
Ecstasy, or MDMA -- also called "Adam," "E," or "XTC" on the street -- is a synthetic, mind-altering drug with hallucinogenic and amphetamine-like properties.
If your health care provider has told you that you have prostate cancer, you may soon face a difficult choice of treatment options.
Although lead poisoning is often associated with the paint of older homes, children may be exposed to lead if the soldering on water pipes is new. In fact, lead may be found in many parts of a home, including soil, food or even the air.
A medical error can occur when something that was planned for medical care doesn't work, or when the wrong plan was used in the first place.
Auto battery accidents cause many Americans to lose their sight or suffer serious eye injuries.
If you think you don't need hearing protection at work because you're used to the steady roar of equipment or trucks, damage has already begun.
Youngsters spend time online messaging, chatting, searching and surfing. Although most of these Internet experiences are likely positive, parents need to be aware of the dangers to better protect their children.
These tips can help you reduce your risk of becoming ill from the food you eat at home and in restaurants.
Rape can happen to anyone—children, grandmothers, students, working women, wives, mothers, and even males.
Most children depend on recreational and school sports for exercise and fun. But too many young athletes suffer needless injuries.
Every year, thousands of Americans die because of medical errors. Such errors can occur anywhere in the health-care system and can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, equipment and lab reports.
Stingers occur when the shoulder and head go in opposite directions, the head is moved quickly to one side, or the area above the collarbone is hit.
If your young child begs for an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), doctors say you should resist, because these off-road vehicles can kill.
Here's food for thought on dietary changes that can help you prevent several serious conditions.
The way we gauge the peril a given disorder poses is called risk perception.
Certain types of fats can actually help your heart, so you don't need to avoid fat altogether. Instead, watch how much and what type you eat.
You don't have to give up fast food to get your diet on the right track. You can make your meals-on-the-go healthier by ordering wisely.
Start thinking of fitness as fun. If it's something you want to do, then you'll figure out ways to find time for it.
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