Genetics & Birth Defects - A genetic disorder is a disease caused by a different form of a gene called a variation, or an alteration of a gene called a mutation. Many diseases have a genetic aspect. Some, including many cancers, are caused by a mutation in a gene or group of genes in a person's cells
Eyes & Vision - Some eye problems are minor and fleeting. But some lead to a permanent loss of vision.
Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss.
This is a great application that discusses the most important topics in eye diseases
Endocrine Diseases - Your endocrine system includes eight major glands throughout your body. These glands make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers. They travel through your bloodstream to tissues or organs. Hormones work slowly and affect body processes from head to toe.
This is a great application that discusses the most important topics in endocrine diseases
Children's Health - Your child's health includes physical, mental and social well-being. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering them healthy foods, making sure they get enough sleep and exercise and insuring their safety.
It is also important for children to get regular checkups with their health care provider
Medical Symptoms - A symptom is a departure from normal function or feeling which is noticed by a patient, indicating the presence of disease or abnormality.
Symptoms may be chronic, relapsing or remitting. They also may progressively worsen or progressively become better.
This is a great application that discusses the most important health symptoms
Surgery & Transplantation - Surgery: Every year more than 15 million people in the U.S. have surgery. There are many reasons to have surgery. Some operations can relieve or prevent pain. Others can reduce a symptom of a problem or improve a body function. Some surgeries are done to find a problem
Pregnancy Health - So you're going to have a baby! Whether you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, you will want to give your baby a healthy start.
Pregnancy Health Guide is a great application that discusses the most important topics in pregnancy health
Poisons & Toxins - A poison is any substance that is harmful to your body. You might swallow it, inhale it, inject it or absorb it through your skin. The dangers of poisoning range from short-term illness to brain damage, coma, and death.
This is a great application that discusses the most important topics in poisoning, toxicology, and environmental health
Phobias 500 - What makes your heart pound, hands tremble and spine tingle with terror?
Do you have autophobia (fear of being alone), mysophobia (fear of germs), or dentophobia (fear of dentists)? You are certainly not alone
NutritionTips contains a rich collection of 500+ interesting and useful nutrition tips and nutritional health facts -- concisely written for quick and easy review. This is a free application, so be sure to check it out!
NutritionTips is referenced from the trusted and highly regarded Nutrition.gov, USDA
