There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. |
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Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia as well as other complications.
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If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. |
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The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people.
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Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain.
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Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. |
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Autism spectrum disorder is the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. Still autism spectrum disorders are not as common as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or speech and language impairments. |
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Dehydration is a common condition that can lead to kidney stones, as well as obstruction to the flow of urine. Some people say the pain associated with the symptoms of kidney stones is the most excruciating pain they've ever experienced. |
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Prostate specific antigen levels alone don't give doctors enough information to determine whether cancer is present in the prostate gland. An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. |
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Osteoporosis is a serious condition that affects millions of women in the United States. There are no recognizable symptoms of osteoporosis so the disease can go unrecognized until there is a fracture of a bone. |
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Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in
eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection,
developing blood clots, leaking of stomach contents, and stretching of
the pouch.. |
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Signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and how to cope. Since many diseases have similar conditions, it's important to exclude those first to determine if you have chronic fatigue syndrome. |
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and detection of testicular cancer (cancer of the testicle), importance of prevention through early diagnosis by performing a testicular self exam every month. |
| Steps to take to keep your cool when it's hot. Avoid alcoholic beverages and caffeine, as both these substances can act as diuretics and promote dehydration. |
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jellyfish harmful? What happens when you're stung by their tentacles?
Here's what to do if you're stung. |
| What happens if you're bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider?
How do you take care of spider bites? |
| Important points to remember while taking antibiotics. |
| Who is most likely to develop bulimia? What are the medical dangers? Are
there any known ways to prevent it? |
| What questions should you be asking your
doctor BEFORE you elect to go for cosmetic surgery? |
| Perspectives of interest on topics from the 13th
Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (held in Denver,
Colorado February 5-8, 2006) |
| Dr. Melissa Stoppler, Medicinenet Editor, offers her perspective on a
current weight loss trend -- taking Hoodia to lose weight. |
| Topics From 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting of The American College of Rheumatology (November 12-17, 2005) |
| Reporting from 3rd
International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in
Brazil (July 2005). |
| Reporting from American
Diabetes Association's Annual Scientific Sessions (California June 10-14, 2005). |
