According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nursing is the fastest-growing profession in the nation. If you are considering a nursing career—or if you are a registered nurse interested in advanced studies—a Texas college or university may be right for you.
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Peeling and breaking of fingernails can be a frustrating problem, but it usually does not indicate that you have a significant medical condition. Nails that peel and break -- often called brittle nails -- are often part of the natural changes that occur with age.
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Lip cancer is the most common type of cancer that affects the mouth. This disease occurs most frequently in people who use tobacco or spend a lot of time in the sun, without using lip protection. If recognized early, the cure rate for lip cancer can be as high as 90 percent.
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Damage to the structures of the knee commonly causes inflammation and swelling, also called fluid on the knee. The swelling may occur suddenly after a traumatic injury to the knee, or it may be a long-term problem for patients with gout or arthritis.
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Most medications prescribed for depression can cause weight gain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Antidepressants that are more likely to cause weight gain than others include tricyclic antidepressants, paroxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs.
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Whether you have had a weight-loss procedure called sleeve gastrectomy or are considering having it done, it is important to know that weight loss results vary from person to person.
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Weight-loss plans focus on eating less and exercising more. As a result, your body begins to burn fat for energy. While this effect is necessary for losing weight, it can change the way your urine smells while you are dieting.
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After gastric bypass surgery, you need to wait until your body has healed before you can begin eating lettuce and other green leafy vegetables again.
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Sunburns can occur after excessive exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or a tanning bed. Symptoms may not appear until several hours later. Superficial sunburns are red, itchy and tender, while second-degree burns begin to form blisters within the first 24 hours after exposure.
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In 2007, approximately 80 percent of the 200,000 weight loss surgeries performed in the United States were gastric bypasses, according to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons.
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As of 2009, more than 10 million American adults were morbidly obese, according to an article published in "Archives of Surgery." A morbidly obese person has a body mass index of 40 or more, while a super morbidly obese individual's BMI is 50 or more.
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Gastric bypass surgery reduces the size of the stomach in morbidly obese patients and reroutes the digestive system to block some calorie absorption, according to MedlinePlus.
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The use of fast food restaurants has risen in the past decade as parents become busier and look for a quick, convenient and inexpensive way to feed their families.
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If you want to volunteer, be prepared for some competition. Nonprofit organizations often have more applicants than positions, so many are using a formal screening process to select appropriate volunteers. A report by the organization "Volunteering in America" notes that 1.
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Your body needs vitamin B-12, also called cyanocobalamin, to produce DNA, RNA and red blood cells. If you cannot absorb enough vitamin B-12 from food, you may need to take an injectable supplement prescribed by your health care provider to treat or prevent anemia, nerve damage and cardiovascular complications.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's standard of identity, making yogurt involves fermenting milk by adding live cultures of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus bacteria.
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Protein shakes appeal to athletes and dieters as an easy way to build muscle or lose weight. Available as pre-mixed, ready-to-drink products and as protein powders to be mixed with water, milk or other fluids, shakes can provide a quick, convenient meal substitute or a supplement to the diet.
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A chicken breast may seem like a healthy fast food choice but not if you're digging into a KFC Extra Crispy Chicken breast, says HealthGuide.org.
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