“Bigorexia,” also called muscle dysmorphia, is a condition in which the pursuit of muscle becomes an obsession. Leah Jesse, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, explains what it is, why boys are particularly vulnerable and what families should watch for.
When most people think about obesity, they think about body weight or body mass index (BMI). But those numbers only tell part of the story. That’s where body composition testing, including the InBody machine, can help patients better understand their health.
Diarrhea is very common in children, especially those under the age of five. Viruses, including rotavirus and norovirus, account for the majority of cases.
Ankle arthritis develops from wear and tear on the cartilage of the ankle joint over time, eventually leading to stiffness, pain or swelling in and around the ankle.
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the body’s response to infection begins to damage its own tissues and organs. Knowing when to act could save your life or the life of someone you love.
Herniated discs are a common spinal condition that can cause severe pain. When other treatments do not offer enough relief, it may be time to consider a surgical option. Fortunately, open surgical approaches have evolved into safe, minimally invasive procedures.
Research shows that women may experience different symptoms, risk factors and types of heart disease than men. Understanding these differences could help save lives.
Outpatient addiction treatment offers patients structured support for substance use disorders while maintaining connections to home, work, school and family life.
It has often been said that there is no health without mental health. Our behavioral health specialists work side by side with our medical teams in primary care and specialty clinics like oncology and transplant services.
Finding out you have a tumor or disease near the base of your skull can be frightening. Nebraska Medicine has a team that was built for exactly these types of cases. The Skull Base Program is the only one in the region focused entirely on this part of the body.
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