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Category: Illnesses

Sep 12
As Temperatures Drop, Health Risks for Children Rise

Each new season brings with it new and different activities for children to enjoy. At the same time, however, the seasons can also bring with them some undesirable byproducts in […]

Aug 18
Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

Sleep apnea is a common breathing disorder that can happen while your child is sleeping. Getting the right treatment for sleep apnea can have a big impact on your child’s […]

Jul 13
Wearing Your Heart on Your Wrist: How Gadgets Can Guard Against Heart Disease

If you wear a smart watch, chances are that you have heard of its health-monitoring features, but did you know that it could potentially help you uncover a hidden heart […]

Jun 01
Why COVID-19 is More Dangerous in Patients With Obesity, Even if They are Young

The evidence is clear that obesity is a risk factor for severe COVID-19 disease and death. An American study from the University of North Carolina has shown that having a […]

May 12
Understanding Pharmacogenomics

Pharmacogenomics studies how your genes affect your response to drugs. In some cases, your genes can determine whether you might have adverse effects to a drug, or could tell whether […]

Mar 01
Chronic Diarrhea, Chronic Abdominal Pain: Are These the Symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

The cause of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is currently unknown and indiscriminately poses a risk to all age groups. The two main types of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Although these conditions are […]

Nov 20
As Temperatures Drop, Health Risks For Children Rise

Each new season brings with it new and different activities for children to enjoy. At the same time, however, the seasons can also bring with them some undesirable byproducts in […]

  • Health
Oct 17
Breast Cancer: Risk Awareness & Early Detection

With 2 million cases diagnosed worldwide in 2018, breast cancer accounts for over 10% of all cancers and some 23% of all cancers in women. With the potential to be […]

May 02
Avoiding a High-Risk Pregnancy

A child is the greatest gift for parents. However, nothing is ever certain. Parents-to-be should always take extra care throughout the entire nine months of a pregnancy because it is […]

  • Babies
Mar 24
Managing Medications for Children with Asthma

Treating a child’s asthma often requires that they take two types of medication — a quick-relief medication and a maintenance medication, sometimes called controller or long-term control medicine. Read More