Low Body Temperature & Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular problems and other medical conditions that affect your blood flow, such as diabetes and hypothyroidism, can provoke metabolic syndrome and low body temperature.
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My Knee Pops When I Am Climbing Stairs
Everyone experiences joint popping occasionally, and stair climbing stretches the tendons in your knees in a way that may produce a such a sound. If the phenomenon is infrequent, it is usually harmless.
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The Thymus Gland in Children
The thymus is an important part of your child’s lymphatic system. It is an organ comprised of two lobes, which are encased in a capsule that sits behind the sternum and above the heart. A missing or malfunctioning thymus can make your child vulnerable to infections or developmental disorders.
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What Is the Meaning of Behavioral Adaptation?
Animals adapt physically to survive changes in climatic conditions, human intervention in the landscape and the spread of predators, but this structural adaptation happens incrementally over very long periods of time, according to Brown University's Division of Biology and Medicine.
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Infant Digestive System Development
Your infant's digestive tract is not fully functional and is vulnerable to infection. Anything that enters your baby's mouth makes its way into her gastrointestinal tract, which is not yet ready to fight off bacteria and other pathogens.
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Bloodshot Eyes in Children
Bloodshot eyes occur commonly in children, usually reflecting inflammation of the eye surface. This leads to dilation of tiny surface blood vessels and the appearance of bloodshot eyes. Although this symptom may be alarming, the underlying cause is often not serious.
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Children With Nosebleeds at Night
Your child's nose is rich in blood vessels that lie close to the surface of the lining and help to warm the air she inhales. Because of their shallow depth, these vessels are vulnerable to irritation and injury.
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Nutritional Deficiency and Ringing in the Ears
If you experience ringing, buzzing or clicking in your ear, or if you hear a whistling or hissing sound, you are not alone. Ringing in the ears -- sometimes referred to as tinnitus -- is common, according to MedlinePlus. It may affect one or both ears, and it may be constant or intermittent.
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Zygomaticus and Pain
The zygomaticus muscles make it possible for you to speak, chew and use your face to express emotions. You can injure these muscles by overuse or trauma. Because they are connected to the eye socket and the jawbone, injuries, irritation or disease in these areas can affect the zygomaticus as well.
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Why Do Babies Spit Up Through Their Nose?
Spitting up differs from vomiting in that it is an effortless return of liquid rather than the result of muscle contractions. Because the throat and nose are connected, the formula or milk sometimes comes out of the nose rather than, or in addition to, the mouth.
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How to Plan a Romantic Evening With Your Husband
You don't have to wait for a special occasion to spend a romantic evening with your husband. In fact, a "just because" evening is more special because it's not an event that requires celebration. Keeping up date nights is important to keep your relationship alive.
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The Negative Effects of Recycling Paper
Recycling paper saves energy, reduces pollution, preserves trees and conserves landfill space, but it is a messy process that uses caustic chemicals and produces harmful byproducts and emissions.
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What Size Bicycle Is Best for a 6-Year-Old?
Six-year-olds come in different sizes, so there isn’t a formula for matching age to bicycle size. The right bicycle size for your child depends on her height and leg length.
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Malnutrition & Loss of Color in the Iris
Malnutrition makes your body vulnerable to a wide range of infections and diseases, some of which may affect your eyes.
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