Edema is caused by the retention of excess fluid within the body's tissues. The symptoms of edema normally develop gradually over time. Approximately 4.4 million people in the US have developed edema. The three most common types of edema are peripheral, cerebral and eye edema.
Mother's Day (United States) Mother's Day in the United States is an annual holiday celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Mother's Day recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother's Day was celebrated at St. Andrew's Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia on May 10, 1908.
How Did Mother's Day Start? For more than 100 years, the second Sunday in May has traditionally been celebrated as Motherâs Day. Moms all over the world can look forward to hand-drawn cards, flowers, and perhaps even breakfast in bed. How did Motherâs Day start, anyway? Its history and controversies may surprise you.