Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBy SexBy AgeHow to MeasureWhat’s Ideal? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents By Sex By Age How to Measure What’s Ideal? In the U.S., the overall average body fat percentage is around 40% for women and 28% for men.Body fat (BF) percentage refers to the ratio of fat (adipose tissue) in the body in comparison to overall body weight.Whilebody mass index(BMI) is often used to estimate body fat, it’s not always an accurate method of doing so....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRecognizing BitesCausesRemovalTreatmentRidding Them Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Recognizing Bites Causes Removal Treatment Ridding Them This article discusses how to recognize body lice bites, where body lice come from, and tips for getting rid of body lice and soothing symptoms. MementoJpeg / Getty Images Recognizing Body Lice Bites Bites can be found anywhere on the body, but are most often found on the upper thighs, groin, and waist....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Body Lift?CandidacyRisks and ComplicationsCostsDay of SurgeryRecovery and DowntimeSeeing Your ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Body Lift? Candidacy Risks and Complications Costs Day of Surgery Recovery and Downtime Seeing Your Results Frequently Asked Questions The procedure raises, firms, and tightens the skin of the thighs,buttocks, hips (flanks), groin, waist, and abdomen. Also known as a lower body lift orbeltlipectomy—so named because the incisions encircle the body like a belt, excess skin is removed and the surrounding tissue repositioned to create a more natural body contour....

Body piercing allergic reactions are possible and typically due to the metal the jewelry is made of (nickel, in particular). This isn’t a whole-body allergic response, but one tied to a sensitivity—an overreactive immune response that can cause localized itching, redness, and other symptoms.Why some people are sensitive to nickel or other metals is not clear. But since a piercing touches external and internal tissue, the immune reaction to it may be stronger than with something that only touches the surface of the skin, like a bracelet....

Largepimplesandboilscan look very similar. They are both swollen, painful lumps filled with a thick, yellowish fluid known aspus. Despite their similarities, pimples and boils are not the same. They may have different bacterial causes and need different treatments to help clear the condition. They also develop on different structures of the skin and in different locations. This article describes some of the differences between pimples and boils, and how each should be treated....

Currently, there is no cure forpeanut allergies,but there are some therapies that can diminish the effects in some people, as well as emergency treatments for severeanaphylaxis. Avoidance is still the most effective way to manage a peanut allergy, but sometimes that isn’t possible, and you can accidentally come into contact with peanuts, even if you try to avoid them. Different forms of processing may alter the body’s reaction to the peanut allergen, and some research has focused on whether allergic reactions could vary depending on the way that peanuts are prepared....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy They FormRecurring BoilsSymptomsAt-Home TreatmentSeeing a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why They Form Recurring Boils Symptoms At-Home Treatment Seeing a Provider A boil on your buttocks can make everyday activities like sitting, walking, or even lying down painful. Bacteria, includingstaphylococcus aureus, often referred to as staph, are likely to blame. Here’s everything you should know about how to treat a boil quickly and keep it from coming back....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNutrition FactsBenefitsWhen to Avoid ItMeal Ideas Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Nutrition Facts Benefits When to Avoid It Meal Ideas 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....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Bone Erosion?SymptomsManagementFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Bone Erosion? Symptoms Management Frequently Asked Questions Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)is a chronic inflammatory disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system targets its own healthy cells. This condition commonly affects joints throughout the body, breaking down soft tissues, such as ligaments and cartilage. However, RA can also cause bone erosion....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypeLocationPatternCauseSymptomsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Type Location Pattern Cause Symptoms Treatment Prevention There is no difference between a bone fracture vs. a break; they mean the same thing. Whether a bone has a hairline crack or is completely broken in two, anorthopedistororthopedic surgeonwill commonly refer to the injury as a break or fracture. mediaphotos / Getty Images Types of Bone Fractures Bone fractures can range in severity from mild to permanently debilitating....

Neglecting preventive health care can have serious consequences later in your life. That’s why, especially as you age, it’s important to develop proactive strategies for protecting your health.As a rheumatologist and a board-certified lifestyle healthcare provider, I treat people of all ages for conditions likerheumatoid arthritis,vasculitis, andosteoporosis. In the United States, oftentimes, we focus more on disease care than on true health care, which includes taking steps to prevent getting sick in the first place....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionDiseasesAbout TransplantsTransplant TypesDonors Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Diseases About Transplants Transplant Types Donors Bone marrow is the soft, fatty tissue inside large bones like the hip and thigh bones. It develops the body’s red blood cells that carry oxygen, white blood cells that fight infections, and platelets that help clot blood. Conditions likeleukemiaandlymphoma, as well as chemotherapy, radiation exposure, and certain infections can severely damage bone marrow, disrupting blood cell production and requiring a transplant....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Motion SicknessWhat Is Bonine?What Is Dramamine?Dosing ComparisonComparative EfficacyPrevention TechniquesSide EffectsPotential for InteractionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Motion Sickness What Is Bonine? What Is Dramamine? Dosing Comparison Comparative Efficacy Prevention Techniques Side Effects Potential for Interaction Frequently Asked Questions Orally administered Bonine (meclizine) and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate) are two of the most common over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to treat and preventmotion sickness....