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Fitness & Nutrition

June 12

Here's How to Prevent Your Varicose Veins from Worsening

For one, you have to keep your legs moving.

Credits: PixabayDo you always hide your legs because of those unwanted varicose veins? While some say that it isn’t really a health issue, it shouldn’t be ignored. Lindsey Bordone, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in the department of dermatology at Columbia University Medical
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May 13

5 Tips to Prevent Rainy Season Health Hazards in the Summer

Here are five useful tips to protect the family from health risks this coming rainy season.

Summer is definitely at its peak, and with the scorching season lasting over two months, families can bask in the enjoyment of beach trips and outdoor adventures. However, many parents may not be aware that with the effects of climate change and global
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April 24

News: Medical Device Could Reduce Rate of Premature Births

Find out how the cervical pessary works and how it can help reduce the incidence of premature births among pregnant women.

An estimated 13 million babies are born before 34 weeks of pregnancy each year, making it one of the most common concerns among expectant women. Studies have also shown how differently preterm-born children fared versus full-term-born children as they grew up. Aside from
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November 3

Home HPV Test Effective in Screening and Preventing Cervical Cancer

Millions of women around the world can detect cervical cancer more efficiently with the procedure.

According to a study conducted in Mexico, home human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may actually be a more effective screening test and preventative measure for cervical cancer versus cytology (evaluation of cells, sometimes called smear testing) based on pap smears. This study may be
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June 24

Prenatal Vitamins Decrease Child’s Risk for Autism

A study may have just uncovered an actual relation between the mother’s nutritional intake and the incidence of autism.

According to a study by the University of California, women who did not take prenatal vitamins were twice as likely to have children with autism. If the family of the woman already has a genetic predisposition to having autism, the incidence was
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June 9

8 Ways to Avoid the Morning Rush

Beat the clock and steer clear of morning stress preparing your kids for school with these tips.

The start of classes is almost synonymous with morning madness. Waking up the kids, cooking breakfast, making sure the little ones eat, etc can be time-consuming and nerve-wracking, especially if you’re rushing to get to work yourself. However, this doesn’t have to
Breastfeeding

June 7

Feeding Baby on Demand won't Make him Obese

While many adhere to the golden rule of feeding baby every four hours, a recent study suggests that feeding babies on demand may be better, and may actually help prevent obesity in later years.

Researchers from Brisbane, Australia’s Queensland University Technology reveal that when it comes to feeding, babies have a sense of how much food they need and know to stop eating when they are already full. The act of feeding babies on a schedule
Health & Nutrition

November 1

Prenatal Consumption of Xylitol Found to Prevent Cavities in Their Children

Mothers who take xylitol during pregnancy can help prevent the development of dental cavities and the transmission of bacteria-causing cavity to their children.

Dental caries is a disease which affects all age groups. It occurs due to the presence of Mutans Streptococci in the mouth. This bacteria feed on sugars from food and drinks such as milk, fruits, honey, preserves, candies, desserts, and soft drinks.
Toddler

May 19

How to Prevent and Treat Skin Asthma

Read up on how to prevent and treat this common summer health problem among toddlers.

Skin AsthmaWhat is it?It is a skin condition that has allergic features. It is hereditary, non-contagious, and characterized by chronic inflammation of the skin. The skin appears red, flaky, with pinpoint raised spots, can sometimes be “weepy,” watery, or wet, and can
Toddler

May 5

How to Prevent and Treat Sunburn

Read up on how to prevent and treat this common summer health problem among toddlers.

Sunburn What is it?Sunburn appears around six to 49 hours after extreme sun exposure. The skin appears redor “burnt” coupled with tenderness, swelling, and a fever. Excessive ultraviolet (UV) exposure carries lifetime consequences: increased chances of having skin cancer later in life, premature
Toddler

May 1

My 3-year-old has a very active imagination, but sometimes tends to get carried away. Where do I draw the line between lying and creative imagining?

Find out what our experts have to say.

Preschoolers love to fantasize simply because they’ve discovered that they can. More importantly, using one’s imagination at this stage is an important way of developing language skills and creativity.Play along with your daughter’s fantasy stories, but begin casually discussing with her the

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