Articles related to "Metabolic Disorder"

While research links ab fat to a signaling system in tissue related to disease, excess fat in the liver may be the primary culprit behind many metabolic issues.

Experts estimate that as many as one-third of Americans have a condition known as fatty liver.

Thyroid disease diagnosis must come through a licensed medical practitioner. There are, however tests that can be done at home to help identify thyroid problems.

Mutations in the mitochondrial DNA can reduce the function of the mitochondrion, the power house of the cell, resulting in metabolic syndromes and disorders of metabolism

Newborns can face numerous health issues in the first 48 hours after birth. Here is an overview of what sort of screening and tests you can expect during this time.

Diets worsen the problems of Syndrome X. Dr. Reaven describes the symptoms, risk factors and cure for this metabolic disorder, the silent killer.

That jelly belly may be more than embarrassing - it may also predict the chances of developing serious metabolic disorders such as Type II (adult onset) diabetes.

Addison's Disease can dramatically affect a dog's health, but with proper medication, a dog with Addison's Disease - hypoadrenocorticism - can be successfully managed.

TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can affect who an individual is and have devastating outcomes including permanent disability and even death.

Congestive heart failure affected 2.3 million Americans in 2005. Its causes are legion, and it sometimes eludes diagnosis. A primer on CHF is offered here.

Survivors of traumatic brain injury often experience cognitive, physical, emotional and behavioral changes. Expressive arts therapy offers a means to cope and recover.

Probiotics have been making waves in the nutritional community for ages, but only recently has kefir been found to have an abundance of nutritional and healing benefits.

Several evidences from both human and animal models convince that there is a causal relation between a too fast infant growth and propensity to the metabolic syndrome.

The CDC has recommended a new set of guidelines designed to decrease exposure to seasonal influenza and swine flu. Here are the revised recommendations.

Almonds are a kind of nut that has not only good healthy fats, but also other nutrients such as magnesium, copper, potassium, Vitamin B2, manganese, and protein.

Senior cats sometimes cry in the middle of the night for no apparent reason. There are many reasons an older cat may exhibit this type of abnormal behavior.

In defiance of anti-doping programs, athletes still use anabolic steroids to improve performance. Despite a shady reputation, these drugs do have legitimate uses.

Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.

The developed world's focus on physical appearance and body shape is hurting people and wasting energy, experts say.

Pregnant women who are exposed to pollutants have an increased risk of having obese children.

Constipation is common, but many sufferers are too embarrassed to seek help. It is important to get a doctor's opinion on any sudden change in bowel habit.

Arm yourself with information about juvenile diabetes to better help your child deal with the disease.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder which causes seizures. This disorder may affect 23-190 people out of every 100,000 in a population, or about 0.1 percent.

People who become seizure free while using antiepileptic drugs may no longer need anticonvulsants and most doctors will agree to discontinue the medication.

If you think you might have swine flu and go to a hospital emergency room or clinic, here's what you will probably find.

You've likely heard that you need at least 25-30 grams of fiber daily. But do you know why you need fiber, and what foods are the best sources of dietary fiber?

For centuries, international travelers have flocked to the Karlovy Vary mineral spa town in the Czech Republic to heal various autoimmune and digestive disorders.

Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.

Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.

Peripheral neuropathy is "distant nerve damage." It affects the nerves in the limbs, torso, and face. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

Once a dreaded complication of childhood viral illnesses, Reye's syndrome has become a rarity in the United States. Early recognition is the key to proper treatment.

Kyoto University medical study of a new drug combination to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when conventional treatment is not effective for this autoimmune disease.

The hormone cortisol is produced in response to stress. Chronically elevated levels contribute to the accumulation of abdominal fat.

Can you really lose weight by eating all day long? Jorge Curise, the author of the 3 Hour Diet believes you can.

In a culture where productivity and play are encouraged, sleep is often curtailed to meet expectations. Unfortunately, the price for dedication may be worsening health.

Fibromyalgia's debilitating symptoms have been linked to use of artificial sweeteners such as Nutrasweet or Equal. Combined with msg, aspartame packs a neurotoxic punch.

Kids are picky and eat junk food when parents aren't looking; chewable vitamins help. But some ingredients reduce effectiveness; others are downright dangerous.

The world's largest and fiercest dinosaur, Tyrannosaurus rex, might have been wiped out by parasites similar to those found in feral pigeons, a new study shows.

There are two types of fat in our bodies: peripheral fat and visceral fat. Of the two, abdominal/visceral fat is more harmful because it is linked with chronic diseases.

Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, has many effects on human health. Understand its causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.

Vegetarians and vegans are leaner than meat-eaters, but whether switching to a vegetarian diet can cause weight loss directly is debated.

While more research is needed, studies indicate this acidic substance reduces blood sugar with type 2 diabetes, and lowers blood pressure, hunger & fat accumulation.

By March 2009 the FDA had documented 72 weight loss products that contained undocumented, dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients.

Bisphosphonates are used to treat bone disorders caused by metastatic breast cancer. Bisphosphonates can shrink tumors, and may aid in preventing breast cancer.

There are some instances when it is best to avoid breastfeeding. Galactosemic babies and mothers with certain illnesses should not breastfeed.

A visit to a busy doctor for a cursory review of one's lipid panel can be a bewildering experience: Good cholesterol? Bad cholesterol? How can the same molecule be both?