South Africa: no more official promotion of infant formula
International Breastfeeding Month, August, will last another few days. This month is all about increasing awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding, and South Africa certainly took an important step in...
Pregnant: do you need a car seat if you don't have a car?
Infant car seats are often seen as the essential baby item, especially in the United States. Read any baby gear checklist and you will find "car seat" listed on there...
Expecting a baby: planning maternity leave
Expectant mothers, and sometimes fathers, are entitled to some length of maternity leave in most of the developed world. The length of your maternity leave depends on where you live...
Birth control not preventing unwanted pregnancies
A new study released by the Guttmacher Institute (formerly associated with Planned Parenthood) revealed that unplanned pregnancies are on the rise, especially among low-income women. The same study also showed...
Low cortisol symptoms and causes
Low cortisol levels can cause extreme exhaustion and many other symptoms that can sometimes be life-threatening. This condition can be caused by chronic stress or certain underlying medical problems. Let’s...
About dentist salary
Dentistry is one of the most desired professions available today. The industry is growing and in turn, so is the number of people wishing to embark on careers in the...
Types of telemedicine
As we all know, proper diagnosis is necessary for any kind of treatment. However, there are cases when a face-to-face contact between the doctor and the patient is not possible...
Cure for homosexuality
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy/Interpersonal ApproachGiven the nature of the phenomenon, many therapists and psychologists point out that it is not at all that easy to make a clear cut distinction between the...
Ordering contact lens online - what you need to know
The use of contact lenses have become widespread in modern times. Many people prefer this option to wearing glasses, as they provide a more subtle corrective option. When buying online...
Prevention of sepsis
DefinitionThere are a lot of people who are not aware of the fact that sepsis can kill a person if it is left untreated. This condition is potentially dangerous because...