Conditions and illnesses

Conditions and illnesses

The impact of a cancer diagnosis can reach far beyond the patient. It has a ripple effect on all family members – from the oldest to the youngest.

Conditions and illnesses

Germ warfare is a never-ending battle on the home front.

Conditions and illnesses

What is it about the winter months that make the little ones so much more prone to catching bugs?

Conditions and illnesses

Nearly everyone – young and old alike – has at least some aversion to needles. When that fear becomes so intense that it prevents patients from receiving necessary immunizations, injections or blood tests, then it’s known as needle phobia.

Conditions and illnesses

Our immune system, a network of cells, tissues and organs, plays an important role in keeping us well.

Conditions and illnesses

Your child’s doctor has just prescribed eye drops for your youngster. Yes, this is prescription medication – and with it goes a number of responsibilities for you as a caring parent.

Conditions and illnesses

My Mom used to warn me as a child that sitting too close to the television is bad for the eyes. Is this true, or is it just an old wives’ tale?

Conditions and illnesses

Whether it involves setting the clocks an hour forward to welcome spring, or getting an extra hour of sleep to transition to the darker winter months, daylight savings time can impact your entire family’s routine.

Conditions and illnesses

Antibiotics have no effect against a viral illness like the flu.

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