February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month
2013年2月22日 · Children and teens can get most of their daily calcium from drinking 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk (900 mg of calcium) and eating additional servings of calcium-rich foods, such as dark-green leafy vegetables and calcium-fortified tofu. Some people can't or choose not to drink milk, but they still need calcium.
Other Menopause FAQs | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
2012年6月15日 · In menopausal women, estrogen loss is the leading cause of osteoporosis. 7 It can be prevented through regular weight-bearing exercise, the consumption of calcium and vitamin D, the use of bone-strengthening drugs and, possibly, menopause replacement therapy. Good sources of calcium include low-fat dairy products; dark green leafy vegetables ...
NIH Convenes Conference on Lactose Intolerance
2010年2月21日 · The importance of calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients found in milk and dairy products to bone health and to overall health are well known. But the true impact of lactose intolerance and the avoidance of dairy products is not. Health care providers are unsure how to counsel patients with lactose intolerance because so many questions remain.
New Analysis Shows that Calcium Does Not Prevent Potentially …
1999年8月17日 · After these sources of variation were taken into account, a re-analysis of the combined data from all the studies showed that calcium supplements did not offer any beneficial effects in women at low risk of preeclampsia. The authors noted that the re-analysis implied a possible benefit of calcium supplementation in high-risk women.
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2018年10月2日 · PTH regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood through its direct effects on the kidney and bone, where the body stores most of its calcium. Decreased PTH levels lead to low calcium levels and high phosphorus levels in the blood. This imbalance can lead to problems with muscles, teeth, and nerve endings. 1
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Spina Bifida | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
2022年1月18日 · Spina bifida is a neural tube defect caused by genetic and environmental factors, such as the mother’s nutrition. It is usually detected during pregnancy and has no cure, but treatments vary according to the affected parts of the body.
Adrenal Gland Disorders - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver …
2016年5月24日 · The adrenal glands, located on the top of each kidney, are responsible for releasing different hormones. Adrenal gland disorders occur when the adrenal glands produce too much or too little of these ho
What causes osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)? - NICHD
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder that affects the production or quality of type 1 collagen, a protein that strengthens bones and other tissues. OI can be inherited or occur spontaneously, and it has different types and severity depending on the gene mutations.
About Cushing Syndrome | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
2019年2月7日 · If the body makes too much cortisol or gets too much from external sources, like medications, Cushing syndrome may occur. Whether you develop Cushing syndrome depends on factors such as how much medication you take and for how long or how large a tumor grows before it is detected and treated.