Calcium and phosphorus are essential minerals found in the bone, blood and soft tissue of the body and have a role in numerous body functions. Phosphorus levels can affect calcium levels in the body, and vice versa.
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Hip replacement surgery usually results in a joint that will last for 15 years or more. Around 200,000 surgeries occur annually with the main goal to reduce pain from hip disease, according to the Georgetown University Hospital Joint Reconstruction Center.
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Proper nutrition is important to health and vitality. Prolonged vitamin deficiencies can cause a variety of physiological issues. Vitamin B-12 is a water soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the healthy formation of red blood cells, tissues and DNA.
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Canker sores, small painful ulcers can occur anywhere in your mouth, making life miserable for several days. Apthous ulcers, the medical term for canker sores, can be confused with cold sores, but the two are not related.
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Female breasts come in all shapes and sizes, but dissatisfaction with breast size is a common complaint. While it's tempting for women to try gimmicks, vitamins or other supplements that claim to increase breast size, there is no scientific evidence that they work.
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Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, causes intense itching and rashes -- primarily on the legs, arms and face. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 30 percent of the U.S. population suffers from this skin condition.
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The human body is like a machine, with working parts that all contribute to the health and activity of the individual. Of course, this might be difficult to explain to kids -- particularly when it comes to the unseen parts, such as the muscular system.
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If your stomach starts to hurt every time you eat nuts, see your physician to rule out serious health issues. Mild discomfort that goes away a few hours after eating nuts is probably caused by intestinal gas that makes you feel bloated and uncomfortable.
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According to statistics published by the American Heart Association (AHA), roughly 74 million people in the United States over the age of 20 have hypertension, a health condition responsible for approximately 60,000 deaths per year.
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A bunion is a structural change to the foot that causes the big toe to tilt toward the other toes, which creates a small bump on the side of the foot. The most common symptoms are pain and swelling in the affected joint and possible numbness.
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Saunas have been used for thousands of years for reasons ranging from alternative health and ceremonial proceedings to relaxation purposes. As such, you can find saunas in personal homes, gyms, spas and healing centers across the world.
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Abdominal pain after eating greasy foods can be uncomfortable and concerning. Different types of foods elicit varied digestive system responses. High-fat foods may trigger mild to severe abdominal pain for various reasons. Some relatively common disorders, such as reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, might be to blame.
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The average length of your menstrual cycle, defined as the first day of menstrual bleeding to the first day of the next menstrual period, is 28 days. But the University of Michigan Health System says that the length of a cycle can vary from 21 to 35 or even 45 days.
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Muscle twitching is a symptom where a single muscle or muscle group supplied by a single nerve twitches and contracts involuntarily. In many cases, muscle twitching may go unnoticed or is a simple annoyance.
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Itching, also called pruritus, commonly occurs due to skin disorders, and may affect sleep or quality of life if the condition is severe. Rooted in the nerve endings, itching all over the body is called generalized pruritus.
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A skin rash from an insect bite is an allergic reaction that affects the skin, according to MayoClinic.com. It is not uncommon for an insect bite to cause hives, but the severity of the rash can vary from person to person.
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High blood pressure puts patients at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Chronically elevated blood pressure allows cholesterol to accumulate in the arteries, resulting in atherosclerosis; it also makes the heart work harder to pump blood, resulting in a greater chance of heart failure.
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Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, which people usually catch in childhood or early adulthood, says the American Dental Association. The first outbreak may cause fever and mouth ulcers and some people go on to develop cold sores in later life.
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The inner ear is made up of two distinct, fluid-filled parts: the vestibular labyrinth, which contains a series of loops called the semicircular canals, and the cochlea. The cochlea transmits the sound waves captured by the outer ear into electrical impulses that travel to your brain along the auditory nerves.
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The health of your teeth and gums depends in large part on regular and correct brushing. To accomplish this, the American Dental Association recommends daily flossing and brushing twice a day.
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