Did you know that you can boost your baby's brain development by feeding him certain kinds of fat? The most rapid brain growth occurs during pregnancy the first year of life. Your baby's brain triples in size by his first birthday. During this critical stage in the development of his central nervous system growth, the brain will use as much as 60% of the total calories … [Read more...] about Why your Baby Needs Fats
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Dengue Symptoms and Prevention
Dengue fever is a viral illness transmitted through mosquito bites. The tiger mosquito, named as such because of its striped legs, is the culprit. However, once a mosquito bites an infected person, it will actually take days for the virus to breed within the mosquito. Severe dengue cases can lead to damage to the brain from encephalitis, the heart (carditis), liver … [Read more...] about Dengue Symptoms and Prevention
5 Health Myths that will Surprise You
We live in an age where medicine has grown by leaps and bounds. But even with such advancements numerous medical myths are still circulating among people who just don't take the time to think about it or research about it to find out if what they believe in is true or not. Below are some popular medical myths that you may actually even think is true. … [Read more...] about 5 Health Myths that will Surprise You
Can’t Call the Doctor? 8 Holiday Emergencies and What Moms Can Do
Everyone's looking forward to the holidays—including your pediatrician. So what will you do if your child's not feeling well, and you can't contact your doctor? Here are some common problems that emerge during the holidays—stomach aches, fevers, coughs and colds—and the questions that worried parents wish they could ask. These tips include what you can do in an emergency, … [Read more...] about Can’t Call the Doctor? 8 Holiday Emergencies and What Moms Can Do
5 Facts about Rotavirus Parents Need to Know
Does your child complain of stomach aches? Does she experience frequent diarrhea? She might have rotavirus, especially if she's between 4 and 36 months old (when kids are most at risk). Rotavirus is a very dangerous and common disease--and yet, because its symptoms are so subtle (and mimic a stomach flu) it's often undiagnosed and untreated until it's too late. Learn more … [Read more...] about 5 Facts about Rotavirus Parents Need to Know