Many of your body’s functions are regulated via the endocrine system. When these hormones become imbalanced, it can lead to the development of an endocrine disorder.
Mealtimes can be difficult when you have a child who seemingly won't eat anything. Here’s how parents and kids can survive during this eating power struggle.
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in America, but there are steps you can take to lower your risk. Dermatologist Douglas Grossman, MD, PhD, explains how to...
Los vehСòòò½APPculos todoterreno han ganado popularidad para las actividades recreativas al aire libre. Sin embargo, estos vehСòòò½APPculos conllevan un riesgo grave e inesperado: lesiones potencialmente catastróficas en brazos y manos.
Lead poisoning is a lesser-known threat that can have irreversible negative health impacts on children. Learning about prevention strategies and regular screenings are important.
El envenenamiento por plomo es una amenaza menos conocida que puede tener efectos negativos irreversibles en la salud de los niños, por lo que es importante adoptar estrategias de prevención...
Para entender cuándo está justificada una visita con un fonoaudiólogo, a continuación, se ofrece una visión general de la terapia pediátrica de evaluación del habla y el lenguaje.
When people hear the word autism, it’s often associated with a specific set of traits. But in reality, autism spectrum disorder is just that—a spectrum, encompassing a broad range of...
Cuando la gente oye la palabra "autismo", suele asociarla con un conjunto especСòòò½APPfico de rasgos. Pero, en realidad, el trastorno del espectro autista es precisamente eso: un espectro que abarca...
Even though excitement swirls around the thought of a child beginning to talk, it can also be a source of stress for parents who are concerned about their child having...
Heading out on a summer road trip? You may not realize it, but the windows separating you from the sun's rays aren’t doing a great job of truly protecting you.
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic Сòòò½APP that causes the heart muscle to become thicker, making it harder for the heart to pump blood. It's a condition that affects one in...
Hasta la mitad de las mujeres tienen fibromas y muchas no se dan cuenta. Aunque estos fibromas uterinos son frecuentes, a veces pueden ser problemáticos, como interferir en la calidad...
Mental and physical health are both crucial aspects of overall health—and they are closely interconnected. By focusing on mental health, you can also improve your physical health, and the same...
Mayo es el Mes de la Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental, un momento para dar prioridad a nuestro bienestar psicológico. La salud mental es más que la ausencia de una...
El delirio es un tipo de confusión que aparece repentinamente -en el transcurso de horas o dСòòò½APPas- y que afecta con mayor frecuencia a las personas mayores hospitalizadas o ingresadas...
While delirium is a temporary condition, and most episodes resolve within a few days, it should be treated as a medical emergency. Watching a loved one suffer from delirium can...
