Colds and Kids
Why does my child get so many colds? The common cold (also known as an upper respiratory infection) is caused by a virus. Trouble is, there are at least 200 different known viruses, with new ones occasionally appearing. Children develop immunity to th…
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Why do I have acne? No matter what you may have heard, eating lots of chocolate or greasy food won’t give you zits. The real culprit is biology. You may not be able to prevent acne entirely, but you can definitely take steps to clear up your skin and …
Learn MoreSickle Cell Anemia (Children)
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a disease of red blood cells that is passed from parent to child. Normally red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin A, which carries oxygen to all the organs in the body. With sickle cell a…
One in Four
Just by coincidence, I usually see my breast surgeon in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, but I saw her early this year because she’s on maternity leave again. After my visit, I ran into a friend. When I told her where I was, she sudden…
Learn MoreStuttering, Ages 1 to 3
How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem?The mind of a toddler is buzzing with questions, commands, and mangled lyrics to “Sesame Street” songs. Your child is probably still learning how to turn his thoughts into intelligible sounds, and mi…
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How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem?The mind of a preschooler is buzzing with questions, commands, and mangled lyrics to Sesame Street songs. Your child is probably still learning how to turn his thoughts into intelligible sounds, and …
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How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem?Everybody has trouble speaking from time to time. We’ve all filled sentences with “um” or “uh” or stumbled through a nerve-wracking speech. But when a child has a stuttering problem, words can be a d…
Learn MoreReview: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Eases Migraine
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is effective and safe for migraine, according to a review published online April 19 in CNS Neuroscience and Therapeutics.Peiwei Hong, from Sichuan University in …
Learn MoreMigraine May Raise Risk for Burning Mouth Syndrome
FRIDAY, April 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Migraine is associated with an increased risk for burning mouth syndrome (BMS), according to a study published online April 11 in the Journal of Personalized Medicine.Dong-Kyu Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Hally…
Learn MoreHow to Stop Muscle Cramps Fast, According to a Doctor
Muscle cramps can be sudden and excruciating. What causes them and what will make them go away — fast?An emergency room doctor offered tips on treating, preventing and stopping these painful episodes in their tracks.What causes muscle cramps?“Muscle c…
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