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Dec 18, 2024 | 
verywellhealth.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc
The hypodermis is the bottom layer of skin. Also known as subcutaneous tissue, the hypodermis insulates and protects the body, stores energy (in the form of fat), helps to regulate body temperature, and connects the skin to muscles and bones. The hypodermis is one of the three layers of human skin, the others being the epidermis (outer layer) and dermis (middle layer). Together, these layers provide a barrier against fluids, infection, and trauma.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc
peakSTOCK / Getty Images Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that connects to the vagina (birth canal). The primary cause is a long-lasting infection with high-risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). While not all HPV infections lead to cancer, persistent infections can cause cell changes that may develop into cancer over time.
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Aug 25, 2024 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc
Diabetes occurs when your blood glucose (sugar) levels are too high due to problems with insulin. Insulin is a hormone your pancreas makes that helps control how your body uses glucose (sugar) for energy. Common symptoms include intense thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. Currently, over 199 million women have diabetes, and this number will likely reach 313 million by 2040.
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Mar 3, 2024 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc
Trending Videos Sergey Mironov / Getty Images Rosacea is a common and chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes symptoms like facial redness, thickened skin, flushing, visible blood vessels, and dryness. A primary care healthcare provider may initially treat your symptoms, but severe cases may require the support of a dermatology (skin doctor) or ophthalmologist (eye doctor).
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Oct 31, 2023 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Jamin Brahmbhatt
Are pearly papules an STD? Pearly penile papules are a harmless, normal skin variation. They are not a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD/STI). An infection or illness does not cause PPP, and the bumps will not progress to something else.2Should you remove PPP at home? You should not attempt to remove PPP at home. Doing so is risky and can lead to bleeding, pain, tissue damage, infection, or scarring. It’s not necessary to remove PPP.
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Aug 17, 2023 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |William Truswell
Baby eczema is an umbrella term for different types of dermatitis. This condition causes itchy, dry, discolored, and swollen patches on the skin.1 Eczema can develop in infants as young as two months old.2 Most cases of eczema occur before the age of five, but it can develop later in life. The majority of children outgrow eczema by young adulthood.3Eczema is uncomfortable and itchy, and infants may make it worse by scratching.
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Jul 31, 2023 | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Peter Weiss
Skip to contentInducing your period means doing something to make your period bleeding begin sooner. People may want to do this for many different reasons, including trying to keep their period from starting on the day of an upcoming event, determining if they are pregnant, or if they have an underlying medical concern. The most reliable way to induce your period is through the use of hormonal birth control, but there are other methods that may help. Why Would I Want to Induce My Period?
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Jul 5, 2023 | 
health.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Peter Weiss |Brandi Jones
Skip to contentPreeclampsia is a rare but serious condition that occurs during pregnancy or soon after giving birth. The condition causes high blood pressure, leads to high protein levels in the urine, and affects several organs in the body—which can impact the health of the pregnant parent and the baby.1Nearly 85% of all preeclampsia cases occur between the 34th and 37th week of pregnancy.
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Jun 23, 2023 | 
health.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Cordelia Nwankwo |Brandi Jones
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that generally occur one to two weeks before your menstrual period. Research suggests that as many as 75% of people who have periods experience PMS symptoms at least once in their life.1Symptoms of PMS can vary from person to person but common symptoms include irritability, depression, breast tenderness, and food cravings.
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Jun 15, 2023 | 
breathinglabs.com | Msn-Ed Rn-Bc |Brandi Jones
Infants (babies under 1 year old) should not take cough medicine or syrup unless a healthcare provider instructs it. The following nonmedication interventions are safer alternatives. Plenty of fluidsBulb suctionSaline drops HumidifierSteamAcetaminophen (for fever and discomfort)This article reviews the risks of giving an infant cough medicine, safe treatment alternatives, what to do when an infant's cough is not improving, and at what age kids can take adult cough medicines.
