Human chorionic gonadotropin, also known as hCG, is the hormone measured by urine and blood pregnancy tests. When you get pregnant, hCG is produced by tissue that will become the placenta. The production of hCG signals the corpus luteum, the...
Gastroesophageal reflux is a common problem in babies. According to an August 2009 review article published in "Current Problems in Pediatric and Adolescent Health Care," the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in infants is about 50 percent. The...
Rapid weight loss is unhealthy and you are more likely to regain the weight if you take drastic measures to obtain weight loss. A healthy weight loss goal is between one and two lbs a week and a healthy diet and exercise regimen is essential to...
Although participating in athletic activities is considered beneficial to your health, there is inherent physical risk in any athletic or sporting activity. A personal health record can literally be a life-saver in the event you need medical...
Eating a meal high in fiber before you participate in a bodybuilding workout has its advantages and disadvantages. Fiber is an essential part of a bodybuilder’s diet and helps keep fat at bay by controlling your appetite. Fiber also lowers...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, used to be a disorder diagnosed in veterans coming back from war. Once known as "shell-shock," the National Institute of Mental Health now defines PTSD as an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure...
Magazines for children target a wide range of ages---from infancy to teens. Parents can read titles such as "Babybug" to their infants, or "Ladybug" to their 2- to 4-year-olds. As children grow, they can choose magazines that match their...
Milk is one of the eight common foods that cause 90 percent of allergic reactions, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. A true allergy to milk is an allergic reaction to one or both of the proteins found in milk: whey and casein....
If you feel like your breasts are begin to droop, don't be alarmed. Sagging of the breasts happens at some stage to most women. This usually occurs in adulthood, particularly in menopause. While sagging of teenage breasts is infrequent, some...
Mood disorders affect 7 percent of the population each year, according to the Surgeon General. These medical conditions rank as one of the top 10 causes of disability. Treating such mental problems would improve life quality and benefit the...
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, can cause genital warts, cancer of the cervix and various cancers of the vulva or vagina. Gardasil prevents genital warts and cervical and vaginal cancers caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18 in girls and young women...
Florida requires that all nutritionists obtain licensure. Obtaining a license to work as a nutritionist, who is also referred to as a dietitian, is a long road that requires a great deal of coursework. However, once you have successfully...
Being a teen often means having acne, but it does not mean teens are doomed to having unhealthy skin. Although you are probably aware that you should clean your skin regularly, you may not know that some teens actually use soap too frequently....
As a parent, take steps to prevent your child from drinking alcohol while he is relatively young. According to The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 50 percent of adolescents are initiated to alcohol use between the...
When you are born, the enamel that coats your teeth is normally milky white in color. As you age, the enamel often begins to show signs of discoloration, turning from white, to yellow or orange, even to brown in some situations. While this has...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, CDC, obesity in children has tripled over the past 30 years. As of 2010, between 16 percent and 33 percent of children and adolescents were obese, which is defined by a weight 10 percent or more...
Having personal empowerment means you have power within yourself to make changes, such as losing weight. You need to want to lose weight for you, not to please someone else. Personal empowerment helps you set a goal, take action and deal with...
Mental health problems in teens can be all over the map, from depression and excessive anxiety to eating disorders and psychoses. If you notice disturbing symptoms, make an appointment with your child's doctor to explore possible physical causes....
Every parent faces it. At some point, your child is defiant. Children's temperaments can differ significantly. Some are complacent, and some are strong-willed. However, if you have a consistently defiant child, there are strategies you can adopt...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological disorder characterized by impulsivity, inattentiveness and sometimes hyperactivity. Distinct from the rambunctiousness and occasional lack of focus seen in normal children, its...
Teenagers go through many physical, mental and emotional changes, and adolescence is the ideal time to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, stroke and certain types of cancer....
The adolescent years are a time of tremendous physical growth and development. In fact, your body is growing faster now than at any other time, except your first year of life. Insufficient calories, protein and other vitamins and minerals in your...
Adolescent Pregnancy by Robert T. Brown, M.D. The following are some of the stark facts about a problem that has become to many Americans a symbol of a national moral malaise. This article will attempt to present the facts about teen pregnancy,...
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. In 2003, of the 1.0--1.2 million persons estimated to be living with HIV in the...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and defiance can go hand in hand. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it is not unusual for children with ADHD to have other conditions or characteristics, including...
Depression can impact anyone, including teens. Caregivers who suspect a teen is suffering from depression should get in touch with a health care professional or counselor to begin treatment right away. In addition to various types of depression...
Between homework and hormones, it's no wonder that teenagers get a headache every now and then. Frequency of headaches increases as children grow, according to American Family Physician. Thirty-seven percent to 51 percent of children who are at...
Vitamin D is critical for the rapid growth that occurs in young women during adolescence.. The vitamin promotes healthy bone growth and mineralization. ScienceDaily.com reports that researchers at Cornell Medical College have found high rates of...
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, her endocrinologist may recommend a method known as carbohydrate counting. This method ensures a child eats the foods that help her maintain proper blood glucose levels. Knowing how to count...
