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From Rubella or Something Else? Understanding what triggers this rash is crucial for identifying and addressing potential infant health risks. Reproduced with permission from DermNetdermnetnz.org2023. zeljkosantrac / Getty Images The color of these spots may vary depending on skin tone. When a baby presents with blueberry rash symptoms, healthcare providers may consider these infections as a potential cause. Rubella infection during pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome. Reproduced with permission from © DermNetdermnetnz....

Additionally, blurry vision combined with a headache can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue or emergency condition. Common causes of blurry vision and headaches are migraines, eyestrain, and other correctable vision issues. This is especially true with migraines and cluster headaches. Verywell / Luyi Wang Anauramay occur before the actual headache. This makes diagnosing visual problems difficult. Migraines can also cause tingling or numbness of the skin. Treatment options for migraines include:...

Blurry vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes. It’s also a sign of advanced diabetic eye disease. If blood sugar goes uncontrolled, diabetes causes progressive damage to structures in the eyes. Smirart / Getty Images The ongoing eye damage leads to diabetic eye diseases like retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Though the damage is not reversible, many people can prevent it from developing. High blood sugar directly affects your eyes....

The body mass index (BMI) chart helps determine obesity levels in both women and men. Healthcare providers also use it to determine whether their patients are at a healthy weight. A Note on BMI BMI is a dated, flawed measure. Illustration by Zoe Hansen for Verywell Health It does not take into account factors such asbody composition, ethnicity, sex, race, and age. This system is designed to get a general read of someones disease risk based on how much they weigh....

Which Is Best for Assessing Cardiac Risk? However, researchers dont always agree which method is best for quantifying whether an individual is too overweight. But is one better than the others? Deagreez / Getty Images Body Mass Index (BMI)is a dated, flawed measure. The waist-to-hip ratio is helpful because in smaller people waist circumference alone may underestimate risk. Which Measurement Is Better at Predicting Risk? There is no definitive answer to this question....

These deli meat products are linked toa multistateListeriaoutbreakthat has hospitalized 33 people and killed two. According to a statement by Boars Head, the affected products were produced at a Jarratt, Virginia facility. The company has recalled all items produced at the facility and paused its ready-to-eat operations. Justin Sullivan / Getty Images If you purchased any of therecalled products, you should discard the items and thoroughly clean the refrigerator. Listeriais a key in of bacteria commonly found in soil, water, and some animals....

Breast or handasymmetry(one is larger than the other) is not unusual in the human form. A change can mean an underlying health issue, though, such asbreast canceror even a genetic condition. Why Is One Breast Bigger Than the Other? Takao Shioguchi / Getty Images Breast asymmetry occurs in many people.Its common for individual breasts to be of different volumes or different shapes. Asymmetric breasts are most commonly a normal findingespecially among young females wheremalignancyis rarebut there are aesthetic treatment options....

These changes can causecramps, breast pain, fatigue, mood swings, and upset stomach. Individual symptoms may vary since everyone’s menstrual cycle is unique. Other body changes during the menstrual cycle are less obvious. ericsphotography / Getty Images The menstrual cycle is controlled by several hormones, includingestrogenandprogesterone, which are produced by follicles in the ovaries. Hormone shifts throughout the month may affect your mood and energy levels. This article explains what happens to your body on your period....

Types of moisturizers include lotions and creams, as well as oils, gels, andointments. Creams have a higher oil content and are thicker than lotions, which makes them more hydrating. Whats the Difference? JulPo / Getty Images The main difference between creams and lotions is their viscosity (thickness). Creams are thicker than lotions, with about a 50/50 emulsion of oil and water. They maintain their shape better than lotion. Lotions are likely to contain oil as well, but in a lower ratio than creams....

With the rise of bariatric surgery and extreme weight loss, body lift surgery is becoming more frequent. Guido Mieth / Getty Images What Is a Body Lift? This allows the surgeon to then reposition and tighten tissues and skin. Guido Mieth / Getty Images What Can a Body Llift Not Do? What a body lift cannot do is remove significant fat deposits. Your weight should be stabilized at or near your ideal weight before this surgery....

Why some people are sensitive to nickel or other metals is not clear. It also discusses how a metal allergy can be diagnosed. It is estimated that as many as 18% of people in North America are allergic to nickel. Luciano_Marques / Getty Images Surgical-quality stainless steelis often optimal because it usually contains a very low nickel content. The more piercings you have, the higher your risk of developing an allergic reaction to one....

Could boiling peanuts cure peanut allergy? Peanut Allergens Allergens are components that trigger an allergic reaction. Three major peanut allergens have been identifiedAra h 1,Ara h 2,andAra h 3. Amar Lungare / Moment Open / Getty Images The major peanut allergens are altered by peanut processing. Is There Currently a Cure for Peanut Allergy? If you are interested in immunotherapy, you might contact your allergist to weigh your risks and benefits....

Bok choy is a Chinese cabbage often used in Asian cuisine, particularly soups and stir-fries. This vegetable resembles celery at the stem and tapers into green leaves that collect at the top. Bok choy is a cruciferous vegetable, along with broccoli and kale. Kilito Chan / Getty Images It belongs to theBrassicaceae(also known asCruciferae) family of plants that contain many health-promoting nutrients. Compounds and Nutrients Bok choy is packed withphytonutrientsand compounds known to benefit health....