Don’t Mistake Vocal Cord Dysfunction For Asthma
We use our vocal cords all day long without thinking about them. Most of the time they are working silently and efficiently when we breathe, speak, sing or swallow. Our …
Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins: What You Need To Know
Glancing at her reflection in her full-length mirror one day during her second trimester, Amy saw something she’d only ever seen on the legs of her mother and her two …
Treating and Preventing Head Lice In Children
It’s the note in their child’s backpack that no parent wants to find—an infestation of head lice in their child’s class, day care center or summer camp. Parents can take …
Avoid Athlete’s Foot This Summer
Summer brings heat and moisture, sweaty outdoor sports, and spending time at public pools or humid locker rooms. Those same conditions can also bring on a case of athlete’s foot, …
What to Do if My Child Shows Signs of Mental Illness
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The objective of this day is to raise awareness about mental health issues across the globe. It also aims to take steps to …
Should We Trick or Treat This Year?
Halloween is an exciting time for children because of the treats and the costumes. Halloween is a family tradition as children go trick-or-treating in costume with an outstretched treat bag …
Mammograms Save Lives. Period.
A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breasts and doctors use it to detect cancer even before external symptoms begin to show. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month …
International Day of the Girl Child
On the 11th of October, the world celebrates the girl child. International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated around the globe to raise awareness about gender inequality and take …
Does My Child Have ADHD?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a childhood disorder that affects 1 in 10 children in the United States. Even though it’s fairly common, many misconceptions persist and at times when …
Breakthroughs In Breast Cancer Treatments
Cancer attacks a patient both physically and emotionally. 1 in 8 American women is likely to develop breast cancer at some stage in their life, which means the average risk …
How to Dispose of Narcotics and Other Prescription Drugs
Medicines are essential in treating any medical condition or disease. For even the slightest misfunction of our bodies, we reach out for over-the-counter medication to feel better. The advances in …
How Does Group B Strep Affect Pregnant Women?
Group B Streptococcus (group B strep, GBS) is a type of bacteria often found in the urinary tract, digestive system, and reproductive tracts of the body. Generally, bacteria comes and …