If your child has a runny nose, a sore throat, a cough and congestion, she might have the common cold, according to Children's Hospital Boston in the article "Upper Respiratory Infection." There is no cure for the common cold, and the symptoms usually do not require a doctor's care.
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The cardiovascular system, made up primarily of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, is responsible for distributing oxygenated blood to body cells, and removing metabolic waste from the cells.
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The forward head posture is where your skull is protruded forward more than an inch over the atlas, which is the vertebra in your neck that your head rests on. According to Dr. Adalbert I. Kapandji, author of "The Physiology of the Joints,"
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Starting a nonprofit organization for at-risk youth can be a great resource for your community. By doing some basic planning, your organization can greatly benefit your community without you losing sleep or putting anyone further at risk.
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Mucus is a thick fluid secreted by mucus cells that are located in various organs. Mucus acts as a protective barrier and filter by coating the lining of organs to trap foreign substances. When foreign substances become trapped in the mucus, they cannot invade the body and cause sickness.
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Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, is an over-the-counter laxative that can be purchased at most grocery stores and pharmacies. When taken orally, a solution of Epsom salt and water produces a bowel movement in as little as 30 minutes. An Epsom salt solution can also be applied by enema to cleanse the colon.
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Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart fails to efficiently pump a sufficient amount of blood to the body's organs and tissues. As fluid pools in areas such as the lungs, they become congested. Also called CHF, congestive heart failure can come on suddenly or develop gradually.
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A pregnant woman is not any more or less immune than another person when it comes to catching a cold or the flu. The University of Michigan Health System explains that a woman's immune system is different during pregnancy leading her to have longer-lasting symptoms with a cold or the flu.
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Scarring of lung tissue causes a variety of problems, from difficulty breathing to lack of adequate oxygen intake for optimal function of body organs. Understanding the causes of lung tissue damage helps you make wiser choices about your lifestyle habits.
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Cold sores are red bumps that eventually become open wounds on the outer lip area and sometimes the cheek or inside the nose. The American Academy of Dermatology says that the herpes simplex virus type one is the most likely cause of cold sores, sometimes called fever blisters.
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Exercise is important for everyone, including people with both types of diabetes. The types of exercises you do, as well as the type of diabetes you have, has an important impact on how your body handles glucose while you exercise.
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Androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern baldness, usually begins with a receding hairline in men. Though it typically affects older adult males, a receding hairline can begin as early as the teen years.
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Londoners were treated to a station full of cat posters at the Clapham Common tube stop this week as part of a campaign to swap ads for cats.
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Sometimes stress and trauma can cause you to experience tightness in the hip flexors as well — and that can lead to joint pain.
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Marijuana may have a strong effect on the brain because the main active ingredient, THC, is carried from the bloodstream to the brain and other organs. These reactions produce the immediate high of marijuana use, but may also have long lasting emotional effects when someone is addicted to the drug.
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While lower back injuries are common among golfers, the rhomboid muscle located in the upper back can also be injured during golf. The triangular-shaped rhomboid muscle lies between the shoulder blades and connects the inside edges of the blades to the spine.
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Fallopian tube blockage can prevent a woman from becoming pregnant and is a major cause of infertility. A special X-ray called a hysterosalpingogram is used to look inside the uterus and fallopian tubes to help identify a blockage.
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Chiropractors treat problems affecting your muscles, skeletal structure and nervous system. This type of therapy does not involve drugs or surgery, only the physical manipulation -- adjustment or realignment -- of your spine and neck by hand.
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Conditions such as diabetes and kidney failure can be exacerbated by a diet that increases your triglyceride levels. Unused dietary calories become triglycerides that circulate in your bloodstream and negatively affect your blood cholesterol. This puts you at greater risk for heart attack and stroke.
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Impetigo is the most common bacterial skin infection in children 2 to 5 years of age, but adults can also be affected by this highly contagious condition.
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