Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in skin tissue, some cartilage and joint fluid, as well as in the fluid that encircles the eyes. Man-made forms of hyaluronic acid were developed beginning in the 1980s for use in rheumatology--the...
The first clue that may lead you to suspect gastroenteritis is diarrhea. Gastroenteritis, also known as infectious diarrhea, causes the large intestine to become infected and unable to retain fluid. The stools become very watery, resulting in...
Collagen dermal fillers are one of the most popular, non-surgical methods to achieving a youthful appearance. Collagen dermal fillers of various types offer collagen ingredients used to enhance facial shaping, plump lips and reduce the sight of...
Developing wrinkles on your face and around your eyes is a natural part of aging, when the skin becomes thinner, drier and loses its suppleness. Despite this, Medical News Today notes that other variables can cause premature aging. Excessive...
You're likely not alone if you have ever wished that you could lose the fat around your hips and thighs, but accentuate your cheeks and fill out your lips. You can, by using that same fat. Fat grafting is a procedure by which fat is removed from...
Protein-energy malnutrition results when your body is lacking the calories it needs from protein, carbohydrates and fats. There are three forms of protein-energy malnutrition that include marasmus, kwashiorkor and marasmic-kwashiorkor. Marasmus...
Hollow cheeks can be a symptom of nutritional problems, weight loss, dehydration or even HIV. In many cases, however, they are simply a sign of aging. Facial yoga may help stretch and tone the skin on your cheeks, but its effects have not been...
Antiretroviral, or AVR, drugs are used to treat retroviruses--most often, the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, which can eventually lead to the failure of the immune system, called auto-immune deficiency syndrome, also known as AIDS. There...
People normally get cheek augmentation done to balance out their appearance. If their cheeks look sunken in, they'll get facial implants to even out their face. Cheek implants can bring a youthful appearance to a person by reversing the sunken...
Juvederm is a brand of smooth gel filler that is used by dermatologists and physicians for cosmetic procedures. It can be safely injected into sites on the face to plump and firm lines and creases caused by normal aging. Juvederm is a temporary...
Body contouring comes in many shapes. If you believe you are a good candidate for body contouring, you should contact a board-certified plastic surgeon and check his references. Body contouring surgery isn't just for vanity reasons. Many people...
While a stomach virus in a toddler is unpleasant for her, it often disappears quickly. The main concern is to keep your child hydrated during the diarrhea, vomiting and fever that these viruses can cause. Toddlers have a higher risk of becoming...
Anorexia nervosa is a serious type of eating disorder that affects both the mind and the body. Sufferers of anorexia find themselves dieting excessively to lose weight, even when they are currently at a safe weight. The anorexic may also suffer...
Diarrhea is an intestinal condition characterized by the production of loose, watery stools. When it occurs in infants and newborn children, the condition can cause rapid dehydration, which can in turn lead to serious health complications or...
Fluid depletion, also called dehydration, is a condition characterized by decreases in fluid consumption, increases in fluid loss or a combination of these two factors. If left untreated, dehydration can have serious medical consequences,...
Skin changes with age for many reasons, including the natural aging process, sun exposure, gravity, poor diet, environmental pollutants, stress and even the position in which you sleep. As you age all of these factors affect the skin, changing it...
While it is natural to lose some muscle tone and acquire a few age-related wrinkles on your cheeks and around your lips, a sunken mouth and receding jaw line is not a normal part of the aging process. Lifestyle choices such as smoking and poor...
Dehydration, or the lack of enough water in the body, can be mild, moderate or severe. The condition is most common in children and adults over 60, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. Young children are particularly...
As you age, gravity and changes to your skin can cause your facial and neck skin to sag. While this occurrence is a natural part of aging, there are things you can do to combat its effects. Learning about why the skin sags and how you can...
Researchers estimate that almost half of all women in America have dealt with an eating disorder in their lifetimes, and most of these experiences take place in the teen years. Teens are especially susceptible to the pressures society place on us...
No parent likes to find diarrhea when changing his or her baby's diaper. If your infant is suffering from loose, watery stools that occur frequently -- the symptoms of diarrhea -- don't panic. You can help your baby fight diarrhea by following a...
Skin shows signs of aging at a different rate for each person. A number of factors, including genetics, sun exposure, diet, alcohol, caffeine and exposure to smoke, affect how your skin looks as you get older. The natural aging process is caused...
