- 1. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... North America and western Europe, IgA nephropathy affects at least twice as many men as it does women. Ethnicity. IgA nephropathy is more common in Caucasians and Asians than it is in blacks. Family ...
- 2. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... or higher. Nonwhite race. For reasons that aren't clear, women who are black, Hispanic, American Indian or Asian are more likely to develop gestational diabetes. Most women who have gestational ...
- 3. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... often appears yellow in color. These gallstones are composed mainly of undissolved cholesterol, but may contain other components. Pigment gallstones. These dark brown or black stones form when your ...
- 4. Type 2 diabetes in children
- (Type 2 diabetes in children)
- ... Is black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-American or Pacific Islander, as these racial groups have a higher incidence of type 2 diabetes Has signs of insulin resistance, such as darkened skin on ...
- 5. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... unclear why, people of certain races — including blacks, Hispanics, American Indians and Asian-Americans — are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than whites are. Age. The risk of type 2 diabetes ...
- 6. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... Race. Blacks are at greater risk of dying of a stroke, partly because of the higher prevalence of high blood pressure and diabetes among blacks. Risk factors you can take steps to control You ...
- 7. Buerger's disease
- (Buerger's disease)
- ... and symptoms of gangrene include black or blue skin, a loss of feeling in the affected finger or toe, and a foul smell from the affected area. Gangrene is a serious condition that usually requires amputation ...
- 8. Rosacea
- (Rosacea)
- ... or pustules on your nose, cheeks, forehead and chin (but not the same as whiteheads or blackheads) Red, bulbous nose (rhinophyma) Visible small blood vessels on your nose and cheeks (telangiectasia) ...
- 9. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... protein-rich foods. Foods high in protein can help build and repair body tissues. Choices include eggs, yogurt, cottage cheese, peanut butter, poultry and fish. Kidney beans, chickpeas and black-eyed ...
- 10. Vitiligo
- (Vitiligo)
- ... considered experimental and isn't widely available. Another treatment in development uses a compound found in black pepper called piperine. In trials on mice, piperine was found to be effective at causing ...
- 11. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... blood Black, tarry or bloody stools Shock, in severe cases When to see a doctor Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you. If you've been diagnosed ...
- 12. Urine color
- (Urine color )
- ... blackberries and rhubarb can turn urine red or pink. Medications. Rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane), an antibiotic often used to treat tuberculosis, can turn urine red — as can phenazopyridine (Pyridium), ...
- 13. Indigestion
- (Indigestion)
- ... for more than two weeks. Contact your doctor right away if pain is severe or accompanied by: Unintentional weight loss or loss of appetite Repeated vomiting or vomiting with blood Black, tarry ...
- 14. Wegener's granulomatosis
- (Wegener's granulomatosis)
- ... in middle age, with an average onset at age 40. Whites are more likely than blacks to develop Wegener's granulomatosis. Besides affecting your upper and lower respiratory tracts, Wegener's granulomatosis ...
- 15. High blood pressure (hypertension)
- (High blood pressure (hypertension))
- ... particularly common among blacks, often developing at an earlier age than it does in whites. Serious complications, such as stroke and heart attack, also are more common in blacks. Family history. High ...
- 16. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... Race. Although it's unclear why, people of certain races — including blacks, Hispanics, American Indians and Asians — are at higher risk. Age. Your risk increases as you get older. This may be because ...
- 17. Helping Teens Resist Pressure to Try Drugs
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... secretly drop it into their unsuspecting dates’ drinks, alcoholic or otherwise. It quickly causes them to be dizzy, disoriented and to black out. Share the following tips with your daughter. Reading ...
- 18. Drug Appendix
- (Substance Abuse)
- ... with a THC content of around 6 percent. Slang terms include: hash, black Russian. Looks like: brown or black cakes or balls. How it is used: placed in a pipe or water pipe (bong) and smoked. Hash ...
- 19. Protein for the Teen Athlete
- (Nutrition)
- ... the trick; beans and tortillas, a peanut butter sandwich on wheat bread, and black-eyed peas and rice are good examples of protein complementation. You can also compensate for any lack in a plant-based ...
- 20. Carbohydrates for Energy
- (Nutrition)
- ... 25 115 Vegetables and legumes Food, Serving Size Carbohydrates (g) Calories Black beans, cooked, 1/2 cup 20 115 Black-eyed peas, cooked, 1/2 cup 18 95 ...