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Every new parent is excited to see the first tooth erupt. There is nothing cuter than a baby’s toothy grin revealing those two bottom teeth. Teething can be accompanied by fussiness and pain but is usually dealt with easily. Remedies include massaging the gums, using a chilled washcloth or spoon, acetaminophen, topical gels — avoid […]
Welcome to sickness season. The early months of the year seem to be a time when children get sick the most, spreading their illness to classmates, siblings and even parents. The best defense against flu, strep throat and a host of other easily spread illnesses is being vigilant when it comes to the simplest ways […]
We’re Having a Baby! What You Need to Know Congratulations! You’re having baby. Creating a new life is one of the most amazing things a woman can do, but, like most things, preparation is key and it starts even before you buy your first early pregnancy test. First, you need to make sure your body […]
Microbes — colloquially “germs” — are the smallest form of life on earth, visible only under a microscope. Tiny but powerful, there are thousands of different bacterial species colonizing the average human body. Additionally, the ratio of human to bacterial cells is roughly 1-to-1. The pathological fear of these microscopic beings is known as germophobia, […]
Venous reflux disease, otherwise known as varicose veins, affects up to 35 percent of people in the United States, according to the Society of Vascular Surgery. Many women and men who deal with vascular vein issues hide their unsightly symptoms by wearing pants or by avoiding places like the beach or pool. Not only are […]
With obesity rates and related diseases on the rise, how could too much exercise be bad, given the number of people who aren’t exercising at all? It is possible to have too much of a good thing – even when it comes to physical fitness? Not giving your body a chance to rest and recover, […]