What is Nummular Eczema Nummular eczema is a common disease that causes red, circular, crusted (plaque) lesions that may be itchy. It most commonly affects the lower legs and the backs of hands. Men tend to get their first outbreak between 55 and 65 years of age, and women tend to get their first outbreak […]
What is Nursemaids Elbow Nursemaids Elbow happens when the bones that meet at the elbow separate (dislocate). It usually happens to children younger than 7 years. Nursemaids Elbow is often caused by: Pulling on a child’s hand or arm. Lifting a child by the arms. Swinging a child around by the arms. A child falling
Nutrition and Exercise in HIV affected persons Good nutrition and exercise can improve your health and slow down your HIV infection. What problems could make it hard for me to eat a healthy diet? You might have trouble eating if you have sores in your mouth, diarrhea, nausea or just a poor appetite. If you
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Food for Kids with Cancer-Instructions Encouraging kids to eat healthy foods can be a challenge. Parents everywhere can identify with the struggle to make sure their children eat foods that will help them grow strong. When your child has cancer, the pressure is even greater. Good nutrition is especially important for children who have cancer.
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What is Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) Obesity hypoventilation syndrome means that you are not breathing well enough to get air in and out of your lungs efficiently (ventilation). This causes a low oxygen level and a high carbon dioxide level in your blood (hypoventilation). Having too much total body fat (obesity) is a significant risk
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Obesity in Children Obesity means that a child weighs more than is considered healthy compared to other children his or her age, gender, and height. In children, obesity is defined as having a BMI that is greater than the BMI of 95 percent of boys or girls of the same age. Obesity is a complex
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What is obesity? Maintaining a healthy body weight is one of the best ways to avoid weight-related health problems, such as type 2 diabetes or heart disease. But what exactly is a healthy body weight? A measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a
