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Babyproofing and car seats are essential tools in keeping your infant safe, but the most dangerous part of your household is likely in your medicine cabinet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 70,000...
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Head lice may affect millions in the United States each year. They are not a health hazard or a sign of uncleanliness, though they are a source of embarrassment and are the cause for many lost days of school and millions of dollars spent on...
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Pregnancy
While the common cold is always annoying, it is even more of a bother to catch one while pregnant! Pregnant women are more susceptible to infections because of their decreased immune system, so this can make colds happen more often and last longer....
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Warts are a common childhood ailment. Warts are caused when a virus infects the top layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, and sets up residence. Warts often spread and grow in size because the body fails to recognize the virus as being a...
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Skin lightening is the use of creams over time to decrease melanin, the substance that gives skin its pigment. Less melanin means lighter skin. This may also be called “skin whitening” or “skin bleaching.” Under a dermatologist’s care, lightening...
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Pregnancy
There is definitely one pregnancy symptom that is not at all enjoyable: hemorrhoids. They can show up during pregnancy or in the postpartum period, and up to 35 percent of pregnant women will experience them. Either way, they can be a nuisance....
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It’s normal for young children to get colds. Sometimes, a child can have as many as 10 colds before he or she turns 2. As a parent, you will always worry when your little one gets sick, even if it is just a harmless cold. The common cold can make...
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Has your baby caught his or her first cold yet? If not, it may be around the corner. For many babies, cold season is year-round. The immune system works by learning, meaning a baby must be exposed to a particular cold virus before developing...
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The use of natural and herbal remedies for all sorts of afflictions is rising, both in children and adults. But are herbal remedies safe and effective for your infant or toddler with a cold? First, it’s important to understand the difference...
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Pregnancy
Whether you are hoping to see two lines on the stick that mean you are pregnant, or if your goal is to see a negative test and know that you are definitely not pregnant, knowing exactly when to take a pregnancy test can be a big deal. For most...
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Did you know that about one in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect? Although not all birth defects are preventable, a woman can take steps to increase her chances of having a healthy baby. One of these steps for all women of childbearing...
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It’s back! Believe it or not, preparation for the coming influenza (flu) season has begun. Flu season is typically from October through May, although the flu can be diagnosed year round. The Centers for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on...