It can cause slow growth because the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone, which is necessary to support normal growth.

This results from abnormal growth of the bones and cartilage in the body.

________________ are secreted and carried throughout the body in the bloodstream.

People today may be gaining weight because of unhealthy food choices and family habits.

Earwax is helpful and natural part of your body's defenses.

Unhealthy hearing allows you to communicate, socialize, with friends and to be able to work effectively.

It is a condition when a person temporarily stops breathing during sleep.

People who are obese are more likely to be depressed and have lower self-esteem.

It is an infection in the outer ear canal, which runs from your eardrum to the outside of your head. It is often brought on by water that remains in your ear.

The other term for this common hearing problem is "Earwax blockage."