Our fingers are often the first parts of our body to come in contact with something hot, like a flame, hot burner, or scalding steam. Other burns include sunburn, electrical burns and chemical burns. According to DermNet NZ, a first-degree burn...
A first-degree burn only affects the outer layer of skin, although it may cause extreme pain, redness and swelling. A second-degree burn penetrates the underlying layer of skin and causes blistering. Third-degree burns are the most severe, causing...
Swelling, burning and itching can be very painful if they are all present in your fingers, not only because of the symptoms themselves but because of how often your digits are used. Additionally, the skin on your fingers tends to be more...
As with burns on adults and older children, how you treat a burn on a baby's finger depends on the severity of a burn. Burns come in four "degrees," each more severe than the last. In all three cases, your major task as a parent is to...
A diet staple of the Middle East, pita is a type of yeast bread usually shaped into a flattened round and baked at high heat, resulting in a crispy, slightly chewy outer crust and puffy, soft inside. When cut in half, the loaves form pockets...
Hot Pockets are turnovers filled with savory cheeses, meats and vegetables that are suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The tasty treats, which area available in over 30 varieties, can often be found in the frozen section of your grocery...
Microwave ovens have made cooking and reheating foods a snap. You could steam vegetables, bake a cake or cook a whole chicken, for example. Larger or denser foods, such as a whole cauliflower or ribeye roast, may require that you turn the food...
Boiling pork chops before you bake them cuts down on cooking time. You cannot use boiling to brown your chops, however, and boiling alone can lead to a rather bland, dry dish. Instead, you may choose to par-boil them, which means partially cooking...
Tomatoes are sun-dried by chopping them in half and laying them out in the sun. This method has been practiced around the Mediterranean for centuries and is now widely used in the sunnier parts of America. After drying, the tomatoes, which are low...
Situated at the front of the neck, the thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly. It belongs to the endocrine (glandular) system and helps regulate the supply of hormones to the body. Hormones orchestrate the various functions of the organs....
Cancer refers to a debilitating and potentially fatal condition in which cells grow at a really fast rate. This increase of cells can lead to tumor formation. Signs of cancer include fatigue, chills, night sweats, weight loss and a fever. Drugs...
When your body's pituitary gland cannot produce enough human growth hormone (HGH), you need to receive supplement treatments to make up for the deficit of hormone. Growth hormone also helps in the manufacture of your body's hormone cortisol, which...
Numbness, a symptom medically referred to as paresthesias, is a loss of feeling that usually affects the fingers, hands, arms and legs, according to MedlinePlus. Numbness in the fingers is usually a symptom of a minor condition that occurs as a...
Although diabetes is characterized by a variety of metabolic derangements, high blood sugar is what defines the disease. In fact, elevated glucose levels serve as the criteria for diagnosing diabetes, even though insulin resistance, systemic...
Chemotherapy is a standard part of treatment for many cancers, and its effects can be far-reaching. Many effects tend to be cumulative, and get worse as treatment progresses. Side effects vary depending on the drugs used, the specific regimen and...
Carpal tunnel syndrome results from repetitive motions of the hand and wrist that cause compression of the nerves in the area. The condition leads to pain and weakness in the hand. Sharp pains up the forearm may accompany the soreness. The...
"Steamers" are eggs cooked with a jet of steam from a cappuccino machine, and you can make them on your cappuccino machine at home. Steamed eggs are healthy, with no added fat, and, at about 70 calories per egg, are a good protein option for any...
MIld-tasting and tender, sea bass is a healthy, low-fat fish that's quick to prepare. Each 100 gram or 3.5 ounce serving has only 124 calories and less than 3 g of fat, while supplying more than 23 g of protein. One of the most convenient ways to...
Coming home to find that nothing was taken out of the freezer to defrost often leads to a night of eating take out. But it doesn't have to. Many people mistakenly believe that you must defrost chicken over a long period of time before cooking....
Exercising small hands and fingers with a ball can help to improve the muscular and bone strength of your hands and fingers, improve fine motor skills used for tasks such as tying your shoe, increase your grip, relieve stiffness, and help restore...
For many people, hiking the backcountry is one of the most satisfying ways to spend a weekend. Backpacking is a specialized sport, with sharp limitations on how much gear you can take. The primary consideration isn't exactly how much you can...
Epivir (generic name: lamivudine) is a medication used to manage the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). According to MedlinePlus, Epivir belongs to the class of medications called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. It prevents HIV from...
The symptoms of poor circulation usually affect the feet and the legs. There are various medical conditions that cause poor circulation symptoms. Blood clots and diabetes can cause poor circulation. Heart disease and Raynaud's disease can also...
Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome have a squeezed or pressed median nerve at the wrist. The pressure on the nerve causes changes in sensation, such as burning or tingling in the fingers. Carpal tunnel syndrome can make it difficult for patients...
Isoniazid (isonicotinylhydrazine or INH), is a medication administered as a first line of defense against tuberculosis, a disease which infects nearly one-third of the world's population, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
Having fun doesn’t have to be complicated or cost a lot of money. Many simple games have amused kids for generations. Or, with a little creativity you can create games to entertain your children. Whether playing outside in the summer sun or...
Crack is a form of cocaine that is usually smoked through a pipe. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, crack has been a serious problem in the United States since the 1980s. Unlike powder cocaine, which produces a high within minutes, crack...
The BernzOmatic Company, owned by parent company Newell Rubbermaid, is a manufacturer of hand torches used by professionals and consumers. Their torches have lightweight features and small sizes, which grant them accessibility and convenience to...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that more than 300,000 people in the United States use methamphetamine, or crystal meth, a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Crystal meth is popular because it is...
Learn how to control your heart rate in the water in this free exercise video on swimming pool workouts and aqua fitness.
