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Babies develop at their own rate, but if your baby was born premature – within 37 weeks of conception, they may develop at a speed different than their peers. Most preemies catch up by age 2. All babies grow and develop at their own rate. But if your baby was born premature — within 37...

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) facts Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can lead to embarrassment. The only sign of excessive sweating is the presence of abundant moisture in the anatomical area affected. The presence of this moisture can predispose to skin infections. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder. It can be localized to a particular anatomical area or...

Endoscopy vs. colonoscopy: What’s the difference? Sometimes endoscopes are cameras on long tubes, but in recent years technology has allowed doctors to mount cameras in small pills to reduce the risk of complications and unpleasantness. Both endoscopy and colonoscopy are nonsurgical procedures that involve use of a flexible tube with a light and camera to...

According to the CDC, about 3%-17% of patients with COVID-19 develop lung-related complications that require hospitalization such as pneumonia According to the CDC, about 3%-17% of patients with COVID-19 develop lung-related complications that require hospitalization, such as pneumonia. Many infected individuals may have no symptoms of pneumonia, such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or high...

Although you can’t get rid of stretch marks completely, certain treatments can significantly reduce their appearance. You can't get rid of stretch marks entirely because they're a type of superficial scar.  According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are ways to help them look better, but no single treatment or product works for everyone;...

What is XDR TB? Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR TB) is a relatively rare type of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB). It is resistant to almost all drugs used to treat TB, including the two best first-line drugs: isoniazid and rifampin. XDR TB is also resistant to the best second-line medications: fluoroquinolones and at least one of...

The Rhesus (Rh) factor is a protein found on the surface of the red blood cells (RBCs). When a woman is Rh-negative and her fetus is Rh-positive (because the father is Rh-positive), the woman’s body might produce proteins called “Rh antibodies” after exposure to the baby's red blood cells that can lead to a problem...

Sun lamps are used to treat conditions caused by lack of sunlight exposure and may be effective in easing symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Sun lamps, also called light therapy boxes or seasonal affective disorder (SAD) lamps, emit ultraviolet rays that mimic sunlight and are used to treat conditions caused by lack of sunlight...

What are poison ivy and poison oak? Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that grow all over the US. They may cause an allergic skin reaction if you touch them. Poison ivy and poison oak are plants that grow all over the United States. Either plant may cause an allergic reaction on any part...

What causes knee pain? When you have knee pain, working out can be stressful. Exercises that you should not do if you have bad knees include leg extensions, squats, lunges, and possibly running. When you have knee pain, working out can be stressful. You may fear doing more damage to your knees. Yet movement is...