The urinary bladder collects the urine produced by the kidneys and is located in the pelvis. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC), the bladder can store up to 16 ounces of urine for two to five...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the most common heart diseases are coronary artery disease, angina, heart failure and arrhythmias. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Therefore, it is...
Many people around the world begin their day with a hot cup of coffee. Although you might love coffee for its taste or the energy jolt it provides, you might want to take pause and consider the health issues of this beverage before you make your...
Senior citizens face several known health challenges. Longevity exposes us to a variety of predictable illnesses identified through research. The biologic changes that occur with aging are unique to each of us, but special health concerns are...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death among males of all ages in the United States is heart disease, followed closely by cancer. Injuries--often associated with excessive alcohol consumption--also...
An elliptical trainer is the best all-around exercise machine for fitness because it provides a good cardio workout and it keeps you motivated day-in and day-out, according to a panel of fitness trainers and scientists who were queried by the New...
Chewing gum can cause many health issues, such as muscle fatigue and headaches. The ingredients in gum, including sugar, sugar substitutes, and gum base, may be carcinogens and have been linked to a variety of negative health effects, including...
Numerous books discuss diet and health, and a few go beyond the norm by offering suggestions on lifestyle choices relating to health and health issues. Eating a poor diet can cause health issues, according to author Ann Wigmore, who founded the...
Mental health issues range from acute but temporal to chronic and sometimes lifelong, and can be anything from mild and easily manageable to severe and requiring extensive clinical treatment. The National Institute for Mental Health estimates that...
According to Kids Health, a baby is considered premature if it is born before 37 weeks gestation. Your preemie may be facing health issues related to her early arrival. Premature babies are not physically ready to survive on their own and often...
Hot peppers are a spicy, tasty addition to your meal plan, but they may also play a role in many health issues, both negative and positive. Consult your physician for the best treatment options when hot peppers cause health problems, and never use...
Swimming pools provide hours of fun for children and adults, but they come with risks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 3,500 fatal drownings occurred in 2007, and many of these took place in swimming pools....
The low-carb diet system formally known as the Atkins Nutritional Approach but frequently called the Atkins diet restricts carbohydrate intake to less than 100 g a day during all four phases of the diet, with an even lower carbohydrate limit in...
Although children are born with all the necessary organs, glands and tissues for the immune system to function properly, it takes time for a child's immune system to fully develop to the level that most adults have. During this development time...
The soybean has been an important component of the human diet for more than 5,000 years, according to Medline Plus. Furthermore, the soybean contains large amounts of protein that are comparable to the levels found in animal meat. Soy protein has...
More than 20,000 foreign adoptions took place in 2002, according to the Children's Hospital of Boston. Around 75 percent of the children come from low per-capita-income countries where they have been institutionalized, creating the potential for...
The American College of Sports Medicine suggests that regular participation in athletic activity can promote and maintain your health and reduce your risk of chronic disease and premature mortality. Sports participation also can improve your...
Fast-food restaurants are adding healthy choices, such as oatmeal and fruit snacks, but most entrees and sides utilize unhealthy ingredients or cooking methods. The high calories from large ratios of fat and carbohydrates can make you gain...
Food can be one of the greatest assets in preventing poor development, disease, symptoms and even pain. However, for some, food can be the source of these health problems. Most food-related health issues can be traced to food scarcity, lifestyle...
The time spent during pregnancy helps a baby to develop physically and prepares him to enter the world. Premature babies are born early and may not have adequate reserves to protect themselves from exposure to illness after birth. Premature babies...
Potassium is important for maintaining membrane potential and contributing to the activity of enzymes inside cells throughout the body. The potassium content inside cells is about 30 times higher than outside cells, according to the Linus Pauling...
Black mold--the species Stachybotrys chartarum or Stachybotrys atra--has been blamed for health problems ranging from infant lung hemorrhaging to neurological effects. However, because scientists haven't conducted many human studies to assess the...
HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and is a hormone produced by women during pregnancy. The primary function of HCG is to promote the growth of the foetus by mobilizing fats and other nutrients from the mother's body. In the HCG diet you...
Induction cooking is a type of electric cooking that uses magnetic coils to heat cookware sitting atop the induction unit. The coil itself does not get hot. Induction cooktops are often used in commercial kitchens, because they cook food faster...
A new parent may primarily concern herself with her baby's physical health. The need to be fed, clothed, cleaned, bathed and comfortable keeps one or both parents busy for months. Although many parents don't actively think about their infant's...
Soy consumption in the United States has skyrocketed since the early 1990s, with soy food sales climbing from $300 million in 1992 to over $4 billion in 2008. Soy is a common ingredient found in many foods across the country, including meat...
Many black men are highly educated, have a primary care physician and have insurance coverage. They expect healthcare providers to explain the seriousness of potential health problems. Poor quality healthcare and lack of communication may lead to...
Low-income individuals and families have very specific and important health issues to deal with. From access to contraceptives, basic health care and food stability, low-income families struggle to stay healthy. While some low-income individuals...
Bad nutrition is when you don't consume enough nutrients from the foods in your diet and can lead to malnutrition. Malnutrition and poor nutrition can cause potentially serious and sometimes permanent health problems, even death. If you're...
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