Despite the fact that eating a jelly doughnut seems to deposit fat directly on your hips, converting sugar to fat is actually a relatively complex chemical process. Sugar conversion to fat storage depends not only upon the type of foods you eat, but how much energy your body needs at the time you eat it.
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Edema means swelling of the soft tissues. It tends to occur in the feet, ankles and legs or the back in persons who are lying flat for long periods of time. It also most frequently occurs in both legs. The presence of edema in both legs has a broad number of possible causes.
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Newborns tend to get hiccups, especially at some point during a feeding, according to the Children, Youth and Women's Health Services of South Australia. Although anyone can get hiccups, they're more common in babies and children.
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Breast tenderness in men most often occurs in men with gynecomastia, abnormal enlargement of the breast tissue. Hormonal imbalance between testosterone, the dominant male hormone, and estrogen, the dominant female hormone also produced in small quantities by men, causes gynecomastia, MayoClinic.com reports.
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A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of cells within the skull. There are many different types of brain tumors that can affect children and teenagers, and they are among the most common types of childhood cancers.
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Hair loss has many causes, including genetics, inflammation, infection, illness, poor nutrition, extreme hairstyles, physical or emotional shock, medications and medical treatments.
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Abuse in relationships can take many forms, including physical, mental and sexual. According to the Domestic Violence Resource Center, one in four women has experienced domestic violence. Although physical violence often draws the most attention, mental violence can be just as dangerous.
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A common treatment strategy for pulled ligaments is known as RICE: rest, ice, compression and elevation.
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Yeast infections result from an overgrowth of yeast in the body. They can occur in both men and women, and often happen after antibiotic treatment, which kills both good and bad bacteria in the body. Infants can even get yeast infections as diaper rashes.
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Adderall is a prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children 3 years and older. It is also used to treat narcolepsy in children 6 years and older, and in adults.
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The calf muscle is located on the back bottom part of the leg. There are many reasons you can develop calf pain. They can occur due to nighttime cramps, from a torn or pulled muscle or be a signal of a circulatory problem. The first step is to have your calf pain evaluated by your doctor to rule out serious conditions.
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by increased mucus production and airway narrowing due to swelling and tightening of the airway muscles. Inhalers are frequently used to manage asthma and treat attacks. They deliver medication directly into the lungs rather than traveling through the bloodstream.
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If your child has croup, she may not feel like eating or drinking. In croup, inflammation in the upper airway, which includes the larynx and trachea, makes breathing difficult. A child with severe croup can't eat at all and needs hospitalization. If your child has mild croup, it's important to keep her hydrated.
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If you plan to have your wisdom teeth removed, it helps to understand the postoperative phase, and when you can resume your normal activities -- such as sports and exercise.
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Mouth pain is one of the most common symptoms in children. It can be caused by a number of problems ranging from a mild injury to a serious infection. If your child complains of mouth pain, examine her mouth and ask her about the specific location of the pain.
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Thyroid hormones help regulate physical development, facilitate energy conversion in cells and affect the way your organs function. Your body uses potassium to facilitate the proper function of nerve and muscle cells. Low potassium is associated with high levels of thyroid hormones.
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Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, which results in a sore throat. Inflammation may result from a number of causes. These may include environmental allergies, food sensitivity or bacterial or viral infections. Common accompanying symptoms might include coughing, fever, fatigue or body aches.
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Fish oil supplements provide an opportunity for you to get a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids without having to cook the fish. Omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, including reducing high triglyceride levels in the body that can increase your risk for heart disease.
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Heartburn can sometimes be difficult to get rid of. Sometimes consuming certain foods, such as yogurt or milk, can help reduce heartburn, but often avoiding certain foods can help decrease heartburn. Heartburn can also indicate a serious underlying problem so if you frequently experience heartburn, inform your doctor.
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Skin rashes and zinc are intimately connected. In some cases skin rashes such as pityriasis rosea and contact dermatitis can be healed with products containing zinc; in other cases, zinc may actually cause skin rashes to develop.
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