These disorders usually relate to infants and children, as they suggest something has gone awry with the nervous system in the growth stages. However, the symptoms can last well into adulthood or for a patient’s entire life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), surveys have shown that approximately 15-percent of children aged 3 to […]
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Sepsis is a scary topic, particularly for people being treated in a hospital or long-term care facility. If you’re not familiar with sepsis, it’s the body’s response to a serious infection. So, what are some of the lasting effects of sepsis?
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while body art is a popular way for self-expression, there are certain health risks depending on the practices of the tattoo artist – and there may be some other risks even if you go to the most reputable tattoo parlors. Here are six facts to know before getting ink.
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Alzheimer’s disease is not the only condition that affects brain functionality. In fact, Harvard researchers point out that more than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s a potentially dangerous mixup that can be avoided by knowing more about these other conditions.
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Body focused repetitive behaviors (or BFRB’s) in children describe a group of frequently repeated behaviors that injure the body but are not classified as self-harm behaviors. They are clustered together with other OCD behaviors. The disorder develops in early puberty and initially affects both sexes equally. In adulthood, more females are afflicted. With time the […]
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Chronic night sweats often indicate an underlying health condition like hypoglycemia or perimenopause. We look into the 8 most common causes of night sweats.
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