The Scorching Reality: Health Issues Caused by Extreme Heat
Introduction As global temperatures continue to rise, extreme heat events have become more frequent and intense, posing a significant threat to human health. Heatwaves and >> Read More ...
Children’s Health
Baby Colic in Newborns and Infants, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Every parent experiences episodes of crying among newborns where the baby is inconsolable. Neither feeding, nor diaper changing or cuddling can pacify the baby. Often this is attributed to colic when all other irritant factors have been excluded. Colic appears to be a common condition among infants and some babies >> Read More ...
Baby Vomiting Causes (After Feeding, With and Without Diarrhea)
Babies tend to frequently regurgitate after meals (possetting). Vomiting itself is more forceful and should not be taken lightly as it may be due to some underlying problem. A single episode of vomiting is not a cause for concern. However, if vomiting is persistent or occurs in frequent episodes (recurrent) then it must be >> Read More ...
Rotavirus Diarrhea (Children) – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
There are many possible causes of diarrhea but among children, viral diarrhea tends to be the most common. It is usually self-limiting meaning that it resolves within a few day and does not lead to complications in most cases. However, dehydration from diarrhea is still the number one cause of death among infants and >> Read More ...
Milk Constipation (Children) Causes, Symptoms, Diet, Treatment
Constipation is a common symptom affecting bot children and adults alike. While some of the diseases that cause constipation are known, the vast majority of constipation cases do not occur due to any disease. In fact, the cause of a significant portion of constipation cases are never identified. It is believed that in many >> Read More ...
Baby Eczema (Infants, Newborns) – Causes, Symptoms, Pictures
Eczema in babies is relatively common in Western nations, affecting 1 in 10 infants. It can be particularly frustrating for parents when it occurs in newborns. In addition to a crying baby who cannot effectively communicate their needs, colic and other newborn quirks, the eczema can make caring and calming a baby a very >> Read More ...
Tips To Treat And Prevent Bedwetting In Children
Bedwetting is a common problem in early childhood. It can be frustrating for parents but it is not considered to be a problem up to the age of 6 to 7 years. Before this age children are still trying to learn proper bladder control during sleep. However, bedwetting in older children, adolescents or adults is often due to >> Read More ...
7 Ways To Decongest A Baby’s Stuffy Nose
A stuffy nose is one of the common symptoms a baby may suffer with, as with most children. It is mainly due to acute viral infections of the nasal passages (like the common cold), allergies, exposure to airborne irritants and sometimes due to change in weather. While it is a minor ailment, it can prove to be quite >> Read More ...
9 Signs of Meningitis in Children (A Parent’s Guide)
Meningitis is a cause for concern for any parent. It is an infection of the linings around the brain and spinal cord that can result in death. Some types of meningitis are more deadly than others but even if the condition is not life threatening, it is a serious infection with major possible complications. The key is to >> Read More ...
How to Spot Autism in Children
Autism is disorder of the brain that affects about 1 in 88 children in the United States. There is no specific test to diagnose autism. Instead it has to be identified by the signs and symptoms as observed by the parents of a child along with the assessment of relevant health care practitioners. Autism is evident from >> Read More ...
How Do You Know If Your Breast Milk Is Adequate For Baby?
Globally, about 40% of mothers breastfeed their babies and health authorities around the world continue to encourage women to do so due to the nutritional benefit of breast milk. But breastfeeding can raise some concerns for mothers, especially first time mothers. The main such concern is whether baby is getting enough >> Read More ...