Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis) are small insects. They mostly live in the genital areas of humans. In some cases, they can also be found on other areas of the body that have hair. They are most often spread through sexual contact.

A carotid dissection is a type of tear in one of your carotid arteries. It is a common cause of stroke in people under age 50.

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase (CPT) deficiency is a very rare condition that causes muscle weakness and other symptoms. It happens because of a problem with one of two enzymes, CPT1 or CPT2. Enzymes are substances in the body that help cause chemical reactions.

Your breastmilk is the ideal food for your baby. It gives your baby the right amounts of protein, carbohydrate, fat, water, and other nutrients. Eating a balanced, healthy diet while breastfeeding can do the same for you.

The key to staying healthy with PKU is limiting how much Phe you consume.

Now that you’re on dialysis, your diet needs have changed. Knowing which foods to eat and which foods to limit can help you feel better at this stage of kidney disease.

A low-FODMAP diet can help pinpoint the foods that are setting off your IBS symptoms. That way, you can skip these specific foods without limiting you diet too much.

No single eating plan works well for everyone with Crohn’s. But there are certain diet changes that often help with specific issues.

This short-term diet takes you through the 4 to 6 weeks right after weight-loss surgery. It helps you gradually ease back into eating solid foods.

This diet focuses on foods that are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. It also stresses drinking plenty of water between meals.