There’s no medication for curing chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), although some medications may be helpful for some of the symptoms, for example, things to help get better sleep, or paracetamol for muscle pains and headaches. However, if kids with CFS have more understanding of the sickness and better awareness of health care, they will feel […]
Along with the line of our talking about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), recent study finds it may be caused by an underlying genetic susceptibility:
A comprehensive study of 227 chronic fatigue syndrome patients shows several genetic differences, the CDC team found.
“It really is the first credible evidence for a biological basis for chronic fatigue syndrome,” CDC […]
An article posted over at Seattlepi.com states that fruits and vegetables are not as nutritious as 50 years ago:
Donald Davis, a biochemist at the University of Texas, said that of 13 major nutrients in fruits and vegetables tracked by the Agriculture Department from 1950 to 1999, six showed noticeable declines — protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, […]
Parents have increasing awareness of children’s teeth health, but surprisingly, study shows that more than 25 percent preschoolers suffer from tooth decay:
“National studies are showing that early decay is on the increase, and that’s shocking, actually,” said Dr. Mary Hayes, a Chicago dentist and a spokeswoman for the American Dental Association. “It’s really a silent […]
Many people play a sport just for having fun with others who share the same interest. It’s good idea to let our children to play sports as it would facilitate children’s physical and social development as well. But for some competitive sports, the chances of children getting hurt are very high though.
American Academy of Pediatrics […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a product recall for Magnetix building sets due to reported accidents:
CPSC is aware of 34 incidents involving small magnets, including one death and four serious injuries. A 20-month-old boy died after he swallowed magnets that twisted his small intestine and created a blockage. Three children ages ranging […]
Whether we agree with the people who give candy to young children as a treat or not, we cannot refute the fact that children like eating sweets very much. An article entitled Is Your Kid Addicted to Sweets triggered me to write this post. I found many sites recommend parents not to give any sweets […]
Although the first set of teeth is only used for a few years, we cannot undermine the importance of it, because:
Your baby needs to chew food with it.
It makes a nice smile on your baby and helps he/she talk well.
It helps permanent teeth grow out in the proper place and straight.
Here are some quick but […]
Due to the rising concerns about the safety of young children travelling in cars, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issues a detailed guide for families on buying car seats, safety rules and installing tips. In addition, parents can learn more invaluable information in the section of “Common questions about car safety seats”, like:
What if my […]
Many kids and teens complain of feeling tired all the time. They could be making excuses to avoid school or school work, lack of sleep or overly active in sports. However, have you ever thought that some of them are physically sick? Some researchers believe that if fatigue is prolonged for over 6 months, not […]