What is “the flu”? “The flu” is a common name used for Influenza A and B. It is a viral illness that is transmitted by respiratory droplets from an infected person. It is possible to transmit the virus very early on, even before it is known that a person has the infection. The incubation period [...]

Nutrition allows your child to lead a healthy lifestyle. Since a child learns eating habits at an early age, you must begin teaching nutrition while he is very young. Nutrition includes not only eating right but also exercise to develop growing bones and muscles.
Talk to your doctor about the ideal weight for your child based [...]

Puberty in boys is the time in your life when you start to become a young man. As your body goes through a lot of changes you may have sudden growth spurts. Your body is changing mentally and physically. Most boys start puberty around the ages of 10 through 15. Hormones cause your body to [...]

Your colon absorbs water, salt, and nutrients from the foods you eat. Your colon then forms stools. Stools are stored in your rectum. Stools are passed out of your body when you have a bowel movement. If you have diarrhea, the water, salt and nutrients will pass to fast through your colon. The colon doesn’t [...]

Puberty in girls is the time in your life when you start to become a young woman. As your body goes through a lot of changes you may have sudden growth spurts. Your body is changing is changing mentally and physically. Most girls start puberty around the ages of 8 through 13. Hormones cause your [...]

Nearly 21 million Americans (children and adults) has diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic, life threatening disease, that at the present time, has no cure
Diabetes is the fifth deadliest disease in the United States
Diabetes contributes to the death of about 224,000 Americans each year
One in fourteen Americans has diabetes
Every 21 seconds another person is diagnosed with diabetes
People [...]

Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella virus. Chickenpox is still a common infection with most cases occurring in children up to age 10.Although Chickenpox may be a mild illness in most children, but some children and adults can have serious complications.
Chickenpox is very contagious. A person can catch Chickenpox by coming in contact [...]

Bedwetting can be stressful for you and your child. Most children are emotionally and physically healthy. Bedwetting is not something your child can control. It is normal for children under the age of 5 to wet the bed. And, only three percent of children still wet the bed by the time they reach age twelve. [...]

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain, impacting development in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. Both children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in verbal and [...]

Anaphylaxis is a servere reaction that occurs when a person comes in contact to an allergy causing substance. When the allergen enters the bloodstream the body releases chemicals to protect itself. These chemicals can cause certain symptoms such as breathing difficulty, swelling, shock, dizziness and even death.
Anaphylaxis is a serious medical emergency. Death can occur [...]