Hypertension is known as a silent killer for it rarely has symptoms initially. It is important to treat hypertension early as it can lead to heart disease and stroke. As hypertension has many serious side effects it is imperative to accurately obtain blood pressure.
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Smoking marijuana can be just as unhealthy and addictive as smoking cigarettes, according to DrugAbuse.gov. Once the decision is made to quit smoking weed, you might have no idea where to start and how to do it.
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Allergy to egg is one of the most common food allergies in infants. Allergic reaction to egg usually becomes noticeable when the baby is about 10 months old, according to Dr. Ralf Heine in the March 2006 issue of “Current Allergy and Asthma Reports.
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HIV is an acronym for human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS, or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that the virus attacks the immune system, eventually leaving the body prone to multiple different types of infections.
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The skeletal system is made up of bones and teeth. The normal human body has 206 bones which are needed for a variety of functions within the body. Bones are not static, which means they are constantly changing shape and composition to meet the body's needs.
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Influenza, more commonly called the flu, is a viral infection that affects up to 25 to 50 million people each year, according to experts at the Flu Facts. Influenza is highly contagious, spread by droplets breathed or coughed into the air.
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The size of your pupils fluctuates dozens of time during the day in response to changing light. Assuming you're not exercising in the dark, some other factor is at play if your pupils are dilated during a workout.
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Improperly prepared, stored and/or served food products can attract bacteria or germs that can lead you to a very unpleasant condition: food poisoning. While vomiting is one of the most common food poisoning symptoms, certain bacteria known to cause food poisoning can lead to sore throat and flu-like symptoms.
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A mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a small, fluid-filled sac inside your mouth. It may be due to a blocked or ruptured salivary duct or a sinus infection. If you suck on your lips, or have tongue or lip piercings, you may be at risk for a mucocele. They are not harmful, but they can be annoying.
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The idea that you must keep a baby awake after a head injury to prevent a coma is actually an old wive’s tale.
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Iron, a mineral that helps form red blood cells and carries oxygen through your body, is essential -- within limits. Too much iron can harm the organs that store it, especially the liver, a major storage unit for iron. Ferritin is a protein found within cells that stores iron.
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Cramping from eating beets is not common and may be related to a digestive condition. Although stomach cramps are not always a sign of a more serious condition, talk with your doctor for an evaluation to determine the cause.
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There's sometimes a price to pay for weightlifting. Wrist sprains and strains can test your dedication to the sport. Fortunately, most weightlifting injuries resolve quickly, and you have a few options for self treatment.
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Teething is an obviously painful stage of development for babies and toddlers. The pain of teething may precede the actual eruption of the teeth for days or weeks. This can confuse and unnecessarily worry parents. Their baby or toddler is in obvious pain, but there is no evidence of anything out of the ordinary.
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Cialis, generic name tadalafil, is a medication prescribed for the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men. Because the medication helps to increase blood flow, it also can be effective reducing symptoms associated with pulmonary artery hypertension including reducing dizziness, shortness of breath and tiredness.
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Sitting down to enjoy a meal can be ruined if you develop pain under your ribs. Discomfort, burning and pain under your ribs is a common sign of various conditions, such as indigestion, heartburn, a peptic ulcer and a severe allergic reaction.
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Glucose is required by the body to maintain life. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing. Hyperglycemia, or high blood glucose levels, may be due to diabetes, medications, stress, illness, hyperthyroidism, Cushing syndrome, pancreatitis or pancreatitis cancer.
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Kefir is a thick drink made by fermenting milk with kefir grains composed of lactic acid bacteria, yeast and polysaccharides. The grains culture the milk, infusing it with healthy organisms.
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Protein is a found throughout the human body in muscle, bones, hair, nails, skin and enzymes. It is the main structural component of the cells in our body. Amino acids are the basic building blocks of protein.
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Melatonin is a hormone made by your brain that helps regulate your body's internal clock. Your levels of melatonin increase at night and decrease during the day. Some people find that taking melatonin supplements helps them to sleep better, especially if they are suffering from jet lag.
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