health--medical

  • 4 Tips To Make Your Baby's Visits To The Pediatrician Easy

    Babies visit the pediatrician several times during their first year of life. By the time they're one year old, most children have 6 well visits (at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months of age), and this doesn't include sick-patient visits. For parents, these visits can cause stress, as children aren't always happy about or cooperative during these visits. If you're worried about how your baby's pediatrician appointments will go, here are four tips to help them go well.
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  • Ask A Doctor: Can You Give Your Baby Antihistamines?

    Parents can now choose from a wide selection of over-the-counter medicines for children and toddlers. These drugs can prevent a visit to the doctor and can also help moms and dads nurse the symptoms of many mild conditions from the comfort of home. However, for babies, over-the-counter medications are not a good idea, especially when the drugs contain antihistamines. Learn more about the effects antihistamines have on the body, and find out why these drugs are not suitable for babies.
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  • Little-Known Ways To Protect Yourself Against Wasp Stings

    Spring is finally here and the weather is starting to warm up. Soon, flowers will start to bloom and offer plenty of colorful visual appeal. Of course, you are not the only one attracted to the sight of pretty flowers and warm weather. Wasps will also be buzzing about, which could mean bad news for you if you are allergic to them. Fortunately, there are some little-known yet cool ways to protect yourself against their stings.
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  • Building A New House To Help Care For An Aging Parent? What Should You Keep In Mind?

    If you're like many Americans, you may find yourself caught in the "sandwich generation" -- responsible for the care and raising of your young children while also taking on responsibility for an aging parent or parents. One way many adult children have coped with this dilemma is by building or purchasing a home that includes handicap-accessible doorways and other elements that can allow you to more easily care for and monitor your parent within the comfort of your own home.
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  • 4 Things Pregnant Women Need To Know About Varicose Veins

    Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins in the legs. These veins are often associated with seniors, but young people can get them, too. Pregnancy is a risk factor for varicose veins, so pregnant women need to stay alert for varicose veins. Here are four things pregnant women need to know about varicose veins. What are the signs of varicose veins? If you develop varicose veins during your pregnancy, you'll see large veins underneath your skin.
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  • 3 Of The Best Natural Treatment Options For Eliminating Teen Acne

    If your teen daughter feels self-conscious from the acne she has on her face, you may want to help her eliminate this problem through natural treatment options. Using natural ingredients to treat acne can not only be an effective way to eliminate this problem, but it can also be a cost-effective method. Here are several different natural treatment options you could have her try that may help her skin clear up.
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  • Moving To A More Temperate Climate With Seasonal Allergies? How Can You Cope?

    If you've spent most of your life in the arid Southwest, you may not have realized the extent of your seasonal allergies until traveling to areas with more airborne pollen, smog, and other potential irritants. Moving to such a region could leave you feeling foggy-headed for months as your body struggles to adjust and acclimate to a histologically hostile environment. What can you do to help manage your symptoms if you find yourself suddenly thrust into an environment your body can't handle?
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  • Why Do-It-Yourself Braces are a Don't-Do-It-Yourself

    There's no argument that braces and similar orthodontic treatments can be costly. The price for them can land anywhere from $2,570 with dental insurance to $13,000 without, depending on the type of braces you get. However, a troubling trend where people are treating their crooked teeth by developing their own orthodontic products at home can actually cost you more in the long-term if you try it. Here's the lowdown on this dental trend and reasons why you should avoid it.
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  • Why You Have Lazy Eye And How You Can Treat It

    Your eyesight is an important part of your health, and taking care of it can help you to have a better quality of life. Although lazy eye begins in the first years of your life, as an adult, you may still be suffering from its effects. Here is some information about how lazy eye occurs and what types of treatments are available for you, at any age. What Causes Lazy Eye
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  • 5 Reasons An Outpatient Clinic Can Be A Good Choice For A Teen With An Eating Disorder

    There are many factors that contribute to whether an inpatient, partial hospital, residential, intensive outpatient or outpatient treatment program is best for a teen who struggles with an eating disorder. In many cases, if your eating disorder has progressed to the point where you are in immediate danger of permanent injury or death, your treating physician will generally require you to be hospitalized until you are stable enough to choose a treatment plan to fit your needs.
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