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Childhood Arthritis
… that define features like your risk for certain diseases.] can make them more likely to get arthritis. But something in their day-to-day life, such as a virus, may set off the … many children avoid the most severe effects of the condition, he explains. Fewer children get to the point where they need crutches or wheelchairs. Biologics can also help reduce the use …
Become Your Healthiest Self
… For example, find out how to limit your exposure to harmful substances in your home. Get advice for managing stress and adapting to change. Or learn how friends and family can help …
Inspire Others to Move More and Eat Better
… black women in the Boston area who volunteered to help. The program encourages black women to get physically active and make healthy food choices so they can reach and maintain a healthy …
Soothing a Sore Throat
… it moist. “Ever notice that a sore throat seems worse in the morning? It’s because your throat gets so dry overnight,” says Dr. Valerie Riddle, an infectious disease expert at NIH. “Having … your child has severe throat pain, a fever above 100.4 degrees, or swollen glands, you should get medical attention right away,” advises Riddle. Children with strep also may experience …
Strange Migrations and Killer Cramps
… extreme to barely noticeable. A woman may not know she has the disease until she has trouble getting pregnant and her doctor makes the diagnosis. About 40% of women with infertility turn out … you inherit from your parents, that define characteristics such as how likely you are to get certain diseases.]. Some are also looking for molecules in the blood that might help detect …
Yoga for Health
… Jeter says. If you have a medical condition, talk with your health care provider before getting started. Everyone’s body is different. Yoga postures should be modified based on your … one-on-one or in small groups.” If you want to try yoga, see the Wise Choices box for tips on getting started. …
Disrupted Speech
… you inherit from your parents, that define characteristics such as how likely you are to get certain diseases.] tell a big part of the story. “People with stuttering know exactly what … Singing or speaking together in a group can also lessen stuttering. But stuttering often gets worse if they’re feeling tired or anxious. Researchers are still working to fully understand …
Feeling the Burn?
… diet and lifestyle changes. “We help them lose about 10 to 15 pounds, and then see if we can get them off their medication,” he says. “Our success rate has been very good. We can get about a third of people off medication when they lose a little bit of weight. And about 50% …
Decoding Dyslexia
… of DNA you inherit from your parents that define characteristics, like how likely you are to get certain diseases.] can affect your chance of developing dyslexia. The disorder tends to run … don’t gain these skills early on, it can affect their progress in learning to read as they get older. If your child has trouble reading, talk with their teacher and their doctor. Health …
The Mighty Fruit Fly
… enabled. But apparently our appreciation can only go so far. “The number one question I get asked by the public is: How do you get rid of them?” McCall says. “The answer is apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap.” …
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