Because of the increased risk of developing medical problems in old age, we may need multiple medications. However, excessive use of medical drugs can lead to adverse drug effects. This...
The eyes are the primary and sensitive organ of the human body. Children's eyesight and visual development go through many ups and downs as they grow from infant to toddler....
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 11% of Americans aged 60 or more have high total cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, high levels of bad cholesterol increase...
According to the WHO (World Health Organization), about 16 % of older adults aged 60 or more have experienced some form of elder abuse in the past year. But unfortunately,...
Food allergy occurs due to the sensitive immune system of your child, which reacts against the food they eat as they perceive it as a danger. Some allergies are short-term,...
It’s winter and the holiday season is upon us. And with it comes Christmas carols, Kwanzaa feasts, the lighting of the hanukkiyah (commonly called a menorah) on Hanukkah, and more....
Urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria enter the urine and move toward the bladder in children from their poop or skin. During excretion, bacteria pass through the urethra, causing...
Oral health is about the healthy oral-facial system, teeth, and gums and is of high significance as it helps to chew, smile, and speak. Maintaining oral health in infancy or...
The nuclear family is no longer the only socially acceptable environment to raise children. In fact, 16% of children in the US live in blended families. Blended families with children...
Winter is upon. And with it comes snow sprinkled evergreens, dark, cozy evenings, and a warm fireplace for the luckiest among us. Oh, and freezing temperatures, 6:00am shoveling, and impossibly...