Should you keep your kids home when they have a cold?
Children who have fevers, are vomiting, or are obviously feeling very unwell should not have to go to daycare or school that is something all parents can agree on. But...
So you are suffering from high blood pressure
Being diagnosed with hypertension can be scary, and deciding about treatment confusing. What can you expect, after hearing you have chronic high blood pressure? Should you try natural remedies, or...
US: Birth control pills recalled
The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has recalled around one million packets of birth control pills due to concerns over the dosage of ingredients. It has warned customers that they could be...
Preparing for a nose job
Having elective rhinoplasty is a big decision for most the procedure is expensive, real surgery, and patients are never quite sure they will be happy with the results. If you...
Questions to ask before getting a tattoo
Are you thinking of getting inked? Of course, you want your art to be truly beautiful and you want to be safe while getting the tattoo. Here are some questions...
Why douching is bad
A vaginal douche is flushing and cleansing the vagina with water, or (usually) specially manufactured hygiene products that purport to keep the vagina nice and clean. Lots of women use...
What is post-adoption depression syndrome?
Everyone knows about the existence of postpartum depression nowadays. Then there is prenatal depression, "postpartum" depression for fathers, and post-abortion depression. Have you heard about post-adoption depression? Those who are...
Treating verrucas in children
Everyone has probably seen a verruca a wart on the foot and many people have had these warts at least once by the time they reach adulthood. Verrucas are also...
How to wean a child off cartoons
There is no doubt that television offers a convenient distraction for children sometimes. If you are trying to get something done around the house with small toddlers, cartoons can appear...
Reviews: Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Does Joe Cross, a formerly fat Australian who suffered from a rare form of urticaria, have all the answers when it comes to weight loss? Are fresh fruits and vegetables...