Children’s Health
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Effects Associated with Spina Bifida
Spina bifida, a common neural tube defect, occurs due to the partially closed spinal cord. Its effects can range from minor physical problems to severe...
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Is There More to Teach? The Role of Med Schools in Medical Malpractice
During the course of a medical education, students are taught every aspect of the human body, surgical procedures, how to react to emergencies, and how...
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The Most Common Mental Disorders in Children
Mental disorders are devastating, but they’re especially difficult to deal with when they affect children. Although some mental disorders don’t really show their signs until...
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5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Fit and Healthy On Your Travels
The summer vacations of childhood are often among our most treasured memories. Who doesn’t fondly recall summer days eating ice creams at the sea side...
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7 Reasons Why Breastfeeding is Healthier for You and Your Baby
The benefits of breastfeeding your infant are plentiful and far exceed their basic nutritional needs. In addition to breast milk being loaded with vitamins and...
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How to Protect Your Child from Hearing Loss
Although age related hearing loss is by far the most prevalent type of impairment, there is growing concern about the rapidly rising number of younger...
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The Top 10 Over The Counter Medications Abused by Teens
Over the Counter Medication Dangers Warning: Your medicine cabinet may be a source of your teen’s (and their friend’s) high. With no prescription necessary, many...
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Exercising While Nursing: Harmful or Healthy?
There is a misconception among new mothers that they cannot exercise when they are actively nursing. There are old wives tales that the breast milk...
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You Tube Cinnamon Challenge- No Joke
At the moment teenagers are finding the cinnamon challenge on YouTube a great adventure to embark on. The thing is though doctors are warning people...
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Children and the Common Cold: Top Tips to Keep Them Comfortable
Children are susceptible to colds. Their desire to touch nearly anything in their reach—the grocery store cart, other children’s pencils at school, playground gear—makes them...
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Are Kid’s Movies Stunting Your Child’s Development?
Depending on how old you are, you might claim that the movies and television shows of your childhood were the best. Some may be adapted...
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The Entire World is Getting Fatter
Way, way, way back in 1980, high blood pressure, obesity, elevated cholesterol and insulin insensitivity were problems restricted mostly to rich, western countries. Less affluent...
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Are Preschool Exercise Programs the Future of the Fitness Business?
A preschool exercise program can be a great money-maker for a personal fitness business. At the present time, most day cares and organizations don’t consider...
