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.
Germ warfare is a never-ending battle on the home front.
What is it about the winter months that make the little ones so much more prone to catching bugs?
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.
Our immune system, a network of cells, tissues and organs, plays an important role in keeping us well.
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.
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?
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.
Antibiotics have no effect against a viral illness like the flu.