It is hard for a woman who is expecting a baby or breastfeeding a child to become sick. Whatever makes her sick can also affect her baby. And now, with the danger of swine flu lurking about, the idea of falling into illness is becoming more worrisome for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.
What [...]
Since early 2009, the world has been in the grip of an influenza pandemic that has killed hundreds of people and has affected thousands in different countries. Although the influenza pandemic is largely caused by a novel H1N1 swine flu virus, there are also a handful of cases where the culprit was identified to [...]
At this rate in time, the range or group of people at risk with swine flu virus is generally the same as those at risk of complications with the seasonal flu virus. This range is true for this time but this could change inevitably. The following are the most common group of people at risk [...]
It was reported that 20% of Americans suffer from allergies. There are many different factors that cause allergies in people, and these allergies can be triggered by just about any substance within these people’s immediate environment.
But what is an allergy? An allergy, basically, is any abnormal reaction of the body’s immune system to [...]
AIDS or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome has been a worldwide health concern nowadays. It has been a subject of research to find a cure as well as a subject of preventions. There are also many organizations whose aim is to help AIDS patients. But it is not just about assisting the patients. It’s about educating [...]
Lead poisoning is one of the worst environmental threat people, particularly children, are dealing with. Elevated levels of lead increases the risk of several developmental and neurological disorders & should therefore be checked promptly and regularly.
Lead poisoning is characterized by the ratio of Body Lead Levels (BLL) to Elevated Body Lead Levels (EBLL). Lesser the [...]
Vitamins are a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism. Vitamin B complex, originally thought to be a single vitamin, has now been separated into several B vitamins:
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (niacin)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B7 (biotin)
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
These vitamins display an interplay of [...]
During pregnancy, both mother and baby undergo immense changes, as a whole new life is taking shape in side the mother’s womb. In order to accommodate these changes, it is very essential to take an extreme care of mother’s diet & her nutritional requirements. To have an easy delivery & a healthy baby, it is [...]
Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication abuse, frequently by teens & young adults, has resulted in an increase in emergency room visits. A January 2006 Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recommended that ADHD medication carry a warning of increased potential for cardiac problems, such as hypertension, cardiac arrest and stroke. The possibility of experiencing medical [...]
Pre-Marital blood typing is very important, assuming of course that you are not planning babies before marriage! In that case, you can go on & read it as Pre-conception blood typing.
There are more than 20 genetically determined blood group systems known today, but the ABO and Rh systems are the most important ones with significant [...]
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