Molluscum Contagiosum-Topic Overview What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps may be clear, and the center often is indented. What are the symptoms? The bumps are round with a dimple in the center. People who have a weakened immune system may have dozens of larger bumps. How does molluscum contagiosum spread? The virus commonly spreads through skin-to-skin contact. The time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear usually is 2 to 7 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months.1 To prevent molluscum contagiosum from spreading: Try not to scratch. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical exam and may take a sample of the bumps for testing. How is it treated? In most cases, molluscum contagiosum doesn't need to be treated. Doctors usually recommend treatment for these bumps in the genital area to prevent them from spreading. If you need treatment, your choices may include: Freezing the bumps, called cryotherapy or cryosurgery.
Kitchen confidential: Mealtime secrets from top chef parents by Sarah Henry The situation looks grim. After yet another action-packed day juggling everything from work and chores to school and afternoon activities, it's time for dinner. Then comes the familiar witching-hour refrain: "I'm starving. Help is on the way. Meet the chef parents The dad whose daughter has dietary restrictionsRick BaylessHome: ChicagoRestaurants: Frontera Grill and Topolobampo, in ChicagoChild: Lanie, 14 By the time Rick's daughter, Lanie, was 5, he realized she was developing a significant wheat and dairy allergy. The kids' cookbook queenMollie KatzenHome: Berkeley, CaliforniaCookbooks: Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes, The Moosewood Cookbook, Honest Pretzels, Salad People, among othersChildren: Sam, 21, and Eve, 14 Raised on Minute Rice, Campbell's soups, Velveeta, and frozen vegetables, Mollie didn't taste a fresh green vegetable until she was — gasp — 12 years old. Pizza, ice cream, and oysters for kids? The second-time-around dadMichael ChiarelloHome: St.
50 Awesome Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks You might also like: 88 Unexpected Snacks Under 100 Calories Read More Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for some, but for those who manage to squeeze some gym time into their routine, pre- and post-workout foods can be just as huge. While everyone’s nutritional requirements are different depending on their goals and activities, these snacks can offer the right balance of carbohydrates, fats, and protein to satisfy hunger, fuel workouts, and aid in recovery. Read on for Greatist’s 50 favorite pre- and post-workout snacks, including some go-to recipes from our trusted health and fitness pros. Pre-Workout Snacks The body works to build muscle and recover 24 hours a day, not just during that one-hour session at the gym. 1. Feeling fancy, huh? 2. Put a twist on the classic kids’ treat by blending 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder, 1 cup orange juice, and 1 cup ice. 3. Infuse 1 scoop chocolate whey protein with 2 teaspoons of extra virgin coconut oil. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Winter Darkness, Season Depression Winter depression is still a mystery to scientists who study it. But researchers agree that people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder are particularly sensitive to light, or the lack of it. Why do I need to register or sign in for WebMD to save? We will provide you with a dropdown of all your saved articles when you are registered and signed in. A wistful feeling comes over us in late autumn, as the last remaining leaves drop, morning frosts cover the ground, and the sun sets earlier each day. Hot cider and the warmth of a favorite old coat may be all you need to face the coming winter with good cheer, but for many people, fall melancholy deepens to winter depression. Winter depression is still a mystery to scientists who study it. Many studies have shown that people with seasonal affective disorder feel better after exposure to bright light. He thinks seasonal affective disorder is due to a "phase-shift" of the circadian rhythm. Continue reading below... Arctic Winters
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