Thirst in pregnancy can be a simple sign that your body needs more fluids or it can be a sign of a more serious complication. Always consult your doctor if you have any unusual symptoms during pregnancy, especially if they are persistent.

Unlike more common calcium kidney stones, struvite stones are formed by bacterial waste products during a kidney or urinary tract infection (UTI). Struvite stones are more common in women, infants and the elderly as such individuals are more likely to have UTI.

Kidney dialysis is used to replace normal kidney function when the kidneys have become damaged and no longer function properly. The kidneys help control the levels of certain dissolved minerals called electrolytes as well as help filter out waste products (metabolites) that are created by cells using energy.

The human body perform countless chemical reactions that are essential for life every second. Many of these reactions can only be performed within a limited temperature range. As a result, humans have a variety of mechanisms to keep their body temperature within a constant range.

If you notice swelling in your feet and ankles, you are suffering from what is medically called edema. Certain medical conditions, including pregnancy or liver disease, and medications can cause edema, along with a diet high in sodium. Treatment requires you first take care of the underlying cause.

Boys can grow until age 20 or later. Bones grow out from the ends, known as the growth plates, which are softer than the mature bone. This growth of the long bones in the leg, along with the lengthening of connective tissue, can cause "growing pains."

In many cases, when you feel ill, you also don’t feel like eating. However, certain symptoms can actually improve when you eat something. Nausea, dizziness and other ill feelings might get better if you eat something.

Cod liver oil, like its name suggests, is a supplement made from oil found in the liver of the cod fish. Cod liver oil is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial nutrients.

Indigestion several hours after eating may be caused by different conditions. For example, most food intolerances don’t develop symptoms until a few hours after you’ve consumed a food that you’re unable to digest. Any time you experience consistent symptoms, you should make an appointment with your doctor.

A small oat bran bagel contains 176 calories, 2.5 g of fiber and almost no saturated fat. You can eat bagels on a diabetes diet, but choose whole grain bagels instead of bagels made from processed and refined grains.

Dopamine, like norepinephrine, is a neurotransmitter in the brain that initiates adrenalin, a hormone, during the activation of the stress response. The stress response is generally self-regulating, ready to respond to a potential threat and then back down once the threat is lifted.

The stomach flu is a viral infection in the digestive tract that is commonly caused by rotavirus or noroviruses, according to University of Maryland Medical Center. What you eat can help avoid severe symptoms if you catch a stomach bug.