By Alan S. Peterson, MD
If you have anorexia, you are very thin, but do not think of yourself as being thin. You may feel scared of gaining weight and choose not to eat very much, or at all. You may not think that you have an eating problem though. Click here to read more...
By Alan S. Peterson, MD
A formula called the Body Mass Index (BMI) can help figure out a child’s weight status. A BMI shows the relationship between a child’s height and weight. You can find out if your child has a healthy BMI by using the BMI calculator. Click here to read more...
By Alan S. Peterson, MD
It is an infection in the skin, muscles, or bones of the foot of people who have diabetes. Over time, high blood sugar levels cause damage to the skin, nerves, and blood vessels in the feet. If you have damages nerves, you may lose feeling in your feet. Click here to read more...
By Alan S. Peterson, MD
The sun’s rays, which are called ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B rays (UVA and UVB rays), damage your skin. This leads to early wrinkles, skin cancer, and other skin problems. Being in the sun often can lead to skin cancer over time, even if you don’t get sunburned. Click here to read more...
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