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Do not become angry if your child can't stay dry during the night. Never punish or tease your child for bed-wetting. Support and patience are the keys in helping your child.
Poopy diapers are bad enough, but who wants to deal with baby’s diarrhea? Unfortunately the condition isn’t just a smelly mess, it’s also a health concern, because it can lead to dangerous dehydration.
Scientists have learned that other substances may give you and your doctor new clues about your heart disease risk. And that's good news. Coronary heart disease, in which fatty deposits build up in your arteries, is the nation's top killer.
This technique can ease migraines and tension-type headaches, as well as low back pain and fibromyalgia.
High blood pressure has joined type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol on a list of ailments that once struck only adults but now afflict children.
Scientists believe bone spurs occur because of osteoarthritis or when the body tries to heal itself after a trauma by replacing bone.
The most important thing that friends and family can do for an alcoholic is to stop enabling the addictive behavior.
The symptoms of OCD vary widely from person to person. Without treatment, OCD can last for a lifetime.
the likelihood of chemotherapy or radiation treatment causing a second cancer is rare. Nevertheless, cancer can occur in some instances, so it’s important to be aware of the potential risks involved before undergoing these cancer treatments.
Learning how to take care of your physical and mental health after a cancer diagnosis is the key to living your life to the fullest.
If your child suddenly develops a fever and grows weak, tired and nauseated, the youngster probably has the flu or some other virus. But the symptoms could also be warning signs of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes.
Caring for anyone is difficult, even in the best of circumstances. Here are tips to help make the task easier.
You should always call a doctor if you have any doubts or questions about how to take care of your sick child at home.
Do you spend your days using a computer, sorting mail or assembling small parts? If your workplace duties put stress on your wrists, you may be at risk for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.
If you, your parents or your parents' siblings had a heart attack before age 55, you should have your child's cholesterol tested.
A lot of us don't realize that chlamydia and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause no symptoms, meaning you could have an STD and not know it.
Picture being able to accomplish only half as much each day as you used to—with nothing obvious to account for your exhaustion. That's life for people suffering from CFS.
As a patient, understanding the basics of the guidelines can help you take a more active role in your treatment.
Most people who get cold sores were infected with HSV1 before age 20, usually by kissing someone with the virus.
Although concussions range from mild to severe, they're all serious injuries that can harm the way the brain works.
COPD develops slowly, and people are often not diagnosed with it until their 50s, when the disease has greatly affected their lung function.
The first step is to choose a quit date and mark it on your calendar.
Check with your health care provider about the level of strength training that makes sense for you, and keep some ground rules in mind.
Life can be full of stress sometimes, especially when you’re managing a health condition like COPD.
What kind of care would you want if you were no longer able to speak for yourself?
Eat several small meals throughout the day rather than three big meals. Big meals fill up your stomach, which can press on your lungs and make breathing harder.
It’s possible to take medications that control stomach acid to help relieve the symptoms of GERD.
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