Dangers of Smoking Tobacco in Teenagers Smoking tobacco can be harmful to your health. Tobacco contains a poisonous (toxic), colorless chemical called nicotine. This chemical causes changes in your brain that make you want more and more. This is called addiction. This can make it hard to stop smoking once you start. Most teens who …
Health Effects of Smoking Tobacco Information Smoking tobacco can be harmful to your health. Tobacco contains a poisonous (toxic), colorless chemical called nicotine. Nicotine is addictive. It changes the brain and can make it hard to stop smoking. Tobacco also has other toxic chemicals that can hurt your body and raise your risk of many …
Snake Bite Information Snakes may be poisonous (venomous) or nonpoisonous (nonvenomous). A bite from a nonvenomous snake may cause a wound to the skin and possibly to the deeper tissues beneath the skin. A venomous snake will cause a wound and may also inject poison (venom) into the wound. The effects of snake venom vary …
What is Snapping Hip Syndrome Snapping hip syndrome is a condition that causes a “snapping” or “popping” feeling in your hip, especially when you walk, stand up from a chair, or swing your leg. Strong bands of tissue (tendons) attach the muscles in your buttocks, thighs, and pelvis to the bones of your hip. Snapping …
What is Snapping Scapula Snapping scapula is a condition in which the shoulder blade (scapula) rubs against the rib cage and causes a “snapping” sound or feeling. This can cause pain and problems with shoulder function. Snapping scapula is usually caused by abnormalities in the scapula bone or the tissues that are near the scapula. …
Sodium Test – Why am I having this test? The sodium test is done to determine how much sodium (Na) you have in your body. Sodium is an important mineral (electrolyte) that helps balance the amount of fluid you have in your body. If your sodium level is too high (hypernatremia), you can retain too …
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer. This cancer affects the tissues that connect body parts together (connective tissues). Connective tissues include blood vessels, muscles, fat, nerves, tendons, and deep skin tissues. Cancer results when healthy cells change and start to grow out of control. Most soft tissue sarcomas …