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Diseases in Childhood
In the days before immunizations were developed, and widespread vaccination programs were implemented, it was not uncommon for diseases in childhood to claim many young lives. Such diseases included chicken pox, diphtheria, measles, mumps, polio, and whooping cough.
Some of these were not and have never been considered as severe as [...]
Continue reading...Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk for Sinus Problems
19. April 2010
If you come from a home of smokers or you frequent places that are smoky, you may be at higher risk for sinus problems such as sinusitis according to a new study.
While researchers know that secondhand smoke can have detrimental effects on lungs and lead to cancer, the impact that it has on people’s sinus’ [...]
What is Meningitis?
14. April 2010
The brain and spinal cord are covered with membranes known as the meninges. When these membranes become infected, whether through bacteria or a virus, the result is a condition known as meningitis. Meningitis can be very mild or can be so severe as to cause a life-threatening situation. The viral form of meningitis is usually the [...]
Continue reading...Childhood Cancer: Kids Fighting Against Cancer
12. April 2010
The mind-body connection is strong. Training your mind to manage extreme pain (physical and emotional) is possible. Stress management techniques can help you decrease stress, whether it’s from physical or emotional pain.
In the following video, you will see child cancer patients show you how strong they really are in their fight against cancer. They are [...]
Swine Flu – What You Should Know
31. March 2010
The “normal” flu season of 2009 turned out to be not so normal. This is because swine flu, the common name given to the H1N1 flu virus, began to appear, first in only some parts of the United States and the world, but then began to spread further.
The swine flu strain actually made an appearance [...]
Childhood Vaccinations
27. March 2010
Recent news reports have led many parents to wonder if it is safe to have their children receive the common childhood vaccinations that are given at different ages in the child’s, and adolescent’s, life.
Rumors abound, conflicting studies exist, and an actual overabundance of information, both supporting and decrying immunizations for [...]
24. April 2010
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