In Australia, young children under 5 years of age have the highest risk of serious dog bites. For USA, according to AAP, every year there are more than 4.7 million Americans bitten by dogs, with more than half of all victims younger than age 14. (I am afraid there’s a number of cases happening in […]
What do we need in our first-aid kit just in case for treating cuts, burns or even excess bleeding? In general, what we have inside our first-aid kit are: bandages, some gauze, painkillers, a tube of antibacterial cream, maybe iodine or hydrogen peroxide. Over at Reader’s Digest Patricia Curtis warns us that “many people still […]
Skin cancer is one of the major lethal diseases in Australia and other places with lots of sunshine. Most people enjoy activities in the sun, but don’t care about the potential dangers. For enjoying this summer, here are some facts and quick tips for protecting you and your kids against the potentially damaging rays of […]
Getting a baby to swallow medicine is not an easy task, let alone a chronic vomiting baby. Heather sent me these fantastic tips for solving the problem:
My son was diagnosed with GERD, AKA Reflux, at 2 months old because he would writhe and cry during feedings and projectile vomit almost-constantly. Having a name for […]
A study published in the Bristish Journal of Health Psychology states that not only girls but also boys are “hit by body image pressure” from peers and the media:
Magazine images of stick-thin models and comparisons with friends have long been thought to lead some young girls to disorders like anorexia and bulimia.
But a UK study […]
The problem of childhood obesity is increasingly serious. According to government figures, nearly 1 out of 5 is obese, leading them to a greater risk for diabetes, heart disease and other health problems. Beyond the distressing situation, an encouraging story was reported at CNN.com
Diane Nellis was worried about the health of her teenage son who […]
If you have any family member who is allergic to house dust mites, you must know how bad he/she feels when sneezing, wheezing, eye inflammation and asthma flared up. Switzerland’s Cytos Biotech (via Reuters) announced positive results of the study of its vaccine:
The intermediate-phase trial involving 20 patients, aged 18-56, with nose and eye symptoms […]
According to The New York Times, the largest mump outbreak hits the United States in two decades. The mumps virus can cause swollen, painful salivary glands, headaches, fever and sore throat. Steven Dowshen, MD over at KidsHealth says:
Many of the cases have occurred among college students. This may be due to lower vaccination rates among […]
Environments can affect a person’s mental state and moods. I have ever thought that my house can affect my weight though. Having read an article today, that has some eye-catching points, I feel a need to give my house a check-up. Would you do so?
Light
According to researchers at the University of California, Irvine, a well-lit […]
Quite often parents of kids with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) believe that exercise will boost up their kids’ spirit and energy. According to The Better Health Channel established by the Victorian (Australia) Government, it’s not true to every CFS patient.
Here are some exercise suggestions provided by the government:
Aim for no more than three exercise sessions […]