Often parents will see their child's behavior and dismiss it as a phase. Sometimes parents do not even notice the behavior changes initially as they can be very subtle, but you need to take into account the entire picture of your teen.

Treatment includes testing and diagnosis with a hemoglobin test called AC1. Treatment may also include measuring blood glucose levels.

Most leg pain symptoms are the result of wear and tear, overuse, or injuries of joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft leg tissues. Symptoms of injury or overuse, and usually accompanied with leg pain.

Scoliosis is a medical condition in which a person's spine is curved from side to side. On an X-ray, viewed from the rear, the spine of an individual with scoliosis may look more like an "S" or a "C" than a straight line.

There are many types and causes of scoliosis, however most cases are Idiopathic, meaning the specific cause is unknown. Many theories exist, but none have been conclusive. Strong evidence supports the idea that idiopathic scoliosis is inherited.

Most children with scoliosis have mild curves and likely will not need scoliosis treatment with a brace or surgery. Children who have mild scoliosis may need checkups every four to six months to monitor changes in the curvature of their spines.

Acid reflux, is a condition where stomach acid comes up from the stomach into the esophagus. It is normally caused by alterations in the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus.

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into your esophagus causing pain and discomfort. With reflux, the sphincter keeping stomach acid from entering the esophagus mechanism fails and stomach acid can enter the esophagus.

Unhealthy habits lead to lower HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels, which consequently raises LDL cholesterol. We take a look at some of the most common causes.

Various medications offer treatment for blood cholesterol levels. They may be prescribed individually or in combination with other drugs. Niacin (Niaspan) is usually the best medication to increase HDL cholesterol.

Acute coronary syndrome treatment will vary, depending on the severity of your symptoms and how obstructed your arteries are. Your doctor will likely recommend medication that can relieve chest pain and restore proper blood flow to the heart.

Acute coronary syndrome symptoms include: chest pain, pain in the jaw or neck, nausea, vomiting, sweating, or dizziness. The chest pain can feel different for everyone. It may feel like squeezing or pressure.