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Women can have muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia; however, it is more common in men than in women. Women can have muscle dysmorphia or bigorexia. The condition, however, is more common in men than in women. Muscle dysmorphia is more common in teens and young adults. Studies report that it affects about 0.5 percent of all …

A simple trachelectomy is a surgical procedure used in early-stage cervical cancer that involves removing only the cervix and not any of the surrounding tissues A simple trachelectomy is a surgical procedure used in early-stage cervical cancer that involves removing only the cervix and not any of the surrounding tissues. Trachelectomy is also called fertility-sparing surgery because it does not …

Generic Name: multivitamins Brand Names: Folgard, Natalins Rx, Nestabs CBF, Nestabs FA Drug Class: Vitamins, Combos What are multivitamins, and what are they used for? Multivitamins are a combination of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, each of which plays different roles in maintaining good health and normal functioning of the body. Multivitamins are available in many different combinations, but the most …

Studies suggest that cooking oatmeal in a microwave may be better than boiling them over a stove. Cooking has distinct effects on the nutrient content of the food. Some nutrients are heat-labile and thus, are destroyed by cooking, while others may be released or changed into a more readily absorbable form by cooking. Heat-labile nutrients, such as vitamin C, are …

Ewing sarcoma is an aggressive cancer of the bone or soft tissues and is mostly found in the hips, ribs, and long bones of the arms and legs. Ewing sarcoma is an aggressive cancer of the bone or soft tissues (extra-osseous Ewing sarcoma). Ewing sarcoma is mostly seen among children and young adults. It is mostly found in the hips, …

Treatment of neurodermatitis generally aims to control severe itching, prevent scratching, and address underlying causes Neurodermatitis or lichen simplex chronicus is a chronic, non-life-threatening skin condition that involves intense itching, typically on 1-2 patches of skin. It is estimated that this skin condition affects approximately 12% of the U.S. population. The challenge with managing neurodermatitis is breaking the scratch-itch cycle. …

Due to chronic inflammation, psoriasis can damage your cardiovascular system Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation both on your skin and inside your body. Due to chronic inflammation, psoriasis can damage your cardiovascular system over time and increase your risk of heart problems. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis causes characteristic scaly, patchy plaques on the skin that can be …

If you are trying to follow a recipe and realize you don’t have cream of tartar, here are 6 substitutes you can use instead Cream of tartar is a powdered version of tartaric acid, which is a naturally forming acid that is present in many different types of plants. It is a byproduct of winemaking (residue left on the barrels). …

What is belly fat? Belly fat and weight gain are mostly affected by how many calories you take in during the day, how many calories you burn during the day, and how old you are. Compared to other fruits, like berries, bananas have more calories and are therefore higher in energy, but as part of a balanced diet they can …

When SLE affects the kidneys, it is called lupus nephritis Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system causes damage to various organ systems, including the skin and joints. When SLE affects the kidneys, it is called lupus nephritis. Lupus nephritis often develops within 5 years of the onset of lupus symptoms. The disorder affects …