Other medical conditions

Restless with a Cause— Understanding ADHD

I always wondered why I was so hyperactive. It wasn’t until I became an adult, and was doing some re...
Adolescent and Youth Health Child Health

CHILDREN CAN SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION TOO. DO NOT MISS THE SIGNS

Although there is often doubt about whether children can have psychiatric disorders, it is now recog...
Misc

Pregnancy exercises reduce obesity among offspring.

According to a study published in science advances by Min Du, a professor of animal sciences at Wash...
Infections

10 Facts And More About Ebola

The current Ebola epidemic is centered in eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Child Health

Is your child’s vaccination up-to-date?

UNICEF has reported that almost 20 million children did not receive recommended childhood vaccinatio...
Misc

Childhood obesity is predicted by high blood sugar during pregnancy

One of the tests all moms should go through during pregnancy is screening for diabetes. This is done...
Maternal Health

Mothers who breastfeed have a lower risk of heart disease

Breastfeeding is associated with a long list of health benefits to the mother, including lower risk...
Misc

New approach to polio vaccine creates a buzz

Polio is a devastating illness that paralyzes the legs and/or arms of victims. This infection has be...
Maternal Health

Still on watching out for mom: prior eating disorder is linked to depression during pregnancy and beyond

Depression in a mom affects her and the entire family. For example, children of mothers with depress...
Misc

The way babies and their caregivers communicate is similar all over the world

Whether in an affluent setting or a culturally distinct poor corner of the world, parents and babies...
Misc

Eating one’s own placenta is a fad that should NOT be emulated

You may find it shocking that some people eat their own placenta, claiming it provides health benefi...
Misc

Start early, start strong: The WHO recommends more physical activity for children under 5 years

The World Health Organisation has issued new guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour an...