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Cataracts
A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of the eye. A normal lens is clear. It lets light pass to the back of the eye. A cataract blocks some of the light. As a cataract develops, it becomes harder for a person to see...
Hypothyroidism
The thyroid is a gland situated on the front of the neck, just below the skin, and is made of two halves (lobes) of tissue, each one the size of half of a plum, connected in the front by a thin strap of tissue (the...
AIDS Related News
Testing Yourself for HIV-1, the Virus that Causes AIDS February 23, 2004 AIDS is a serious disease that can be fatal. You can determine if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), the virus that...
Asthma in the Child Care Setting
Asthma is a chronic breathing disorder and is the most common chronic health problem among children. Children with asthma have attacks of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which may be very serious. These...
Eating Disorders
Q. What are eating disorders? A. Eating disorders are very unhealthy ways of eating that can lead to serious illness and death. Each year, millions of people in the United States suffer from eating disorders. Three of...
Back Pain
Overview Postural muscles become short when stressed (overused, misused or abused) and require gentle, safe stretching methods as a rule (yoga type) to normalise them plus reeducation as to elimination of causes...
Your Childs Mental Health
A variety of signs may point to a possible mental health problem in a child or teenager. Some of them are listed below. If your child has experienced any of the WARNING SIGNS below, or if the symptoms are severe, seek...
Garlic Supplements Can Impede HIV Medication
Researchers have found garlic supplements can cause a potentially harmful side effect when combined with a type of medication used to treat HIV/AIDS. Investigators from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) observed...
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay and Oral Health in the Child Care Setting
Although the responsibility for a child’s oral health rests with the parents, child care providers play an important role in maintaining the oral health of children in child care settings. Knowing a few basic oral...
