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, that's not always the case in today's world. Violence exists in schools, and it can make both ... children and parents fearful. Violence can range from bullying to fighting to the use of weapons on or

Ridges in skin look flatter than normal Shrinking of the affected limb Constant swelling ... Learn more about this painful nerve problem that can cause limited use of the injured area

means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The ... items that your child is allergic to are called allergens. A tree nut allergy is the immune system's

People For millions of young adults in this country, the weekend will pass in an alcoholic blur ... themselves—and reach for more booze. For 1 or 2 of these otherwise healthy kids, the next drinking binge

often get stuck in traffic when commuting. Ask yourself how you can change the situation. Can you ... movie when you are stressed. Decide whether the stressor is important enough to deal with

The only sure way to prevent STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is not having any kind of ... called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The only sure way to prevent STIs is not having any kind of

Arthritis in the lower back and pelvic area can cause pain and loss of motion. See how this ... arthritis develops, who's at risk, and what treatments can help. Arthritis of the Spine If you have ... arthritis of the spine; back pain; orthopedics

Male sex organs are mostly outside the body (the genitals). This makes signs of certain STDs ... (sexually transmitted diseases) easier to spot. But STDs can also spread inside the body and

This surgery fixes a blockage caused when the turbinates in your nose are too large. Nasal ... Surgery: Turbinate Surgery You’re scheduled to have nasal surgery. The type of nasal surgery you’re

area called the mammary ridge or milk line. By the time a baby girl is born, nipples and the beginnings ... again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts

Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare disease that's present at birth. It affects the skin and ... means it's present at birth. It's a very rare condition. It affects the skin and nails. In its most

Here are the steps for emptying the pouch for your stoma. Stoma Care: Emptying the Pouch Sit on ... the toilet, or sit or stand next to the toilet. Pull your clothing away from the pouch. Holding the ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Empyting the Pouch; A90945; stoma

Here are the steps for sizing the opening of your stoma. Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening The ... skin barrier of the pouch must fit around the stoma without touching it. Some skin barriers have ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Sizing the Opening; A90946; stoma

Here are the steps for changing the pouch for your stoma. Stoma Care: Changing the Pouch Sit on ... or next to the toilet. If you use a drainable pouch, follow instructions for emptying it. Starting ... Step-by-Step: Stoma Care: Changing the Pouch; A90947; stoma

The Parts of the Brain ... The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills ... , vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. Anatomy of the Brain What

born later in pregnancy have ridges in the scrotum with descended testicles. ... Newborns have many variations in normal appearance, from their skin color to the shape of

Arthritis can damage the large joints on your hand at the base of the fingers. If other treatments ... this kind of surgery. Arthritis of the Hand If you have pain, stiffness, and swollen joints in your ... arthritis of the hand; joint pain; hand pain; osteoarthritis

Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve sideways. It can develop during childhood ... treatments are available. Scoliosis Scoliosis is a condition that causes the spine to curve in an ... V1079; scoliosis; lateral; sideways; curvature of the spine; spine

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of the joints, most often affecting the hand, wrist, foot ... , and knee. The joints become inflamed; over time, this inflammation can lead to joint damage, chronic

Because rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can damage the joints and cause chronic pain and loss of ... self-care can control symptoms and limit joint damage. This video takes a look at the variety of