Exposure to toxic substances in the environment (such aslead) in the womb or during childhood Premature birth and low birth weight Adult ADHD epidemiology One large survey found that 4.4% of adults ages 18-44 in the U.S. have ADHD. About 62% are men and 38% are women, according to th...
Your blood is not thin like water and not thick like ketchup but falls somewhere in-between. Viscosity is an essential characteristic of a fluid connection to the internal friction of other fluid layers close by as they pass on another. This interaction depends on the type of fluid, its chem...
Low blood pressure (hypotension) is pressure so low it causes symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney, the organs do not...
Depressive symptoms and white blood cell count in coronary heart disease patients: Prospective findings from the heart and soul study. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2013;38(4):479-487.Duivis HE, Kupper N, Penninx BW, Na B, de Jonge P, Whooley MA. Depressive symptoms and white blood cell count...
Genital herpes is spread only by direct person-to-person contact. It is believed that a majority of sexually active adults carry the herpes virus. Part of the reason for the continued high infection rate is that most women infected with the herpes virus do not know that they are infected be...
Blood pressure always is higher when the heart is pumping (squeezing) than when it is relaxing. The range of systolic blood pressure for most healthy adults falls between 90 and 120 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal diastolic blood pressure ranges between 60 and 80 mm Hg. Current guidel...
If vitamin D deficiency continues for long periods, it may result in complications. Low blood levels of vitamin D have been associated with the following: Bone fragility andosteoporosis. Falls and fractures. Increased risk of death fromcardiovascular disease. ...
Your body uses vitamin K to help your blood form clots to stop bleeding. People with low levels of vitamin K may notice easy bruising. It runs in your family If you, your mom, and your sister all turn black and blue from the tiniest bump, it may be a family thing. Some people just...
Blood tests: These can search for metabolic issues such as thyroid illness, anemia (low blood count), low vitamin levels indicating poor absorption, and celiac disease, among others. How is diarrhea treated? Your doctor will create a care plan based on: Your age, overall health, and past he...
Platelets (thrombocytes) are important elements in the blood that are important for blood coagulation (clotting and prevention of bleeding). Thrombocytopenia refers to having a low platelet count in the blood compared to the normal range.