One of the most common and well-known side effects of chemotherapy drugs--medications used to treat cancer--is hair loss. Most people experience hair loss during treatment and regrowth of their locks after they have completed chemotherapy and...
Chills accompanied by cold feet can result from a number of conditions ranging from chronic diseases such as Raynaud's disease or anemia to environmental factors or illnesses. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, many...
Being lost and stranded in the wilderness is an intense situation at any time of year, but during the winter it can take on even more urgency. Bitter cold, muffling snows, crackling ice, scarcity of food--these are some of the extreme conditions...
There are myriad causes of a low body temperature, or hypothermia. Normal body temperature is considered to be approximately 98.6 degrees and is carefully controlled by an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. Under normal circumstances, it...
Cold weather survival is as much a mental challenge as a physical one. As extreme cold saps your will and makes it more difficult to think clearly and act decisively, careful planning and having the proper gear can be the difference between life...
When the temperatures rise or fall to extremes, most people run for cover. But if you love the outdoors and have to stay active, scorching heat or freezing cold may not deter you from venturing out into the elements. In fact, some of your favorite...
Your doctor may recommend treatment with a magnesium infusion if you experience convulsions or have unusually low levels of magnesium in your blood. This magnesium supplement is administered by a medical professional as an injection into a vein in...
Healthy children often develop abnormal body temperatures while fighting off various forms of illness or infection. In most cases, these temperatures are temporary and do not indicate any cause for great concern. However, in some cases, your child...
While most adults and older children experience a fever whenever an infection or other similar health hazard occurs, infants may experience either a fever or a drop in temperature once infection strikes. If your baby's temperature drops too low,...
The fragrant lotus tea is a Vietnamese beverage served during the country’s New Year’s celebrations, a holiday known as Tet. Scientific evidence exists suggesting that the lotus has medicinal value. Yet, research into its benefits and...