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Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
Did you know that having an abnormally high or low thyroid can cause you to miscarry and wreak havoc on your body? January is Thyroid Awareness Month? I thought talking about how vital our thyroid is to our body functions, including pregnancy, would be a great way to start the year off. One of the…
Pain Relievers for Children
While no parent likes to see their child suffer through pain, you do have to exercise caution when giving pain relievers to children, as these medicines can have a much larger impact on their petite bodies than they do on adult medicine takers. To select the right pain reliever for your child, consider the specifics of his pain as well as his age, ensuring that you choose just the right remedy for him.
Support a Loved One with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The following post is sponsored byGenentechs Faces of MBC Get your box of tissues and be ready to be moved. Breast cancer has affected all of us in one way or another. As a mom, sister, daughter, friend, or co-worker, we are all familiar with the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with a breast cancer diagnosis.
Pediatric Allergy Medicine
Allergies can affect anyone, regardless of age, although they are generally more common in children, according to the University of Maryland Medicine. Like many medications, allergy treatments intended for adults may be harmful to children. Talk to your doctor about the best type of pediatric medicine to use when treating your child’s allergy symptoms.
Teen Bulimia Symptoms
Bulimia nervosa is a type of eating disorder that causes teenagers and others suffering from it to consume excessive amounts of food in one sitting and then somehow purge the food from their bodies. Some bulimics remove the food by forcing themselves to vomit; others abuse laxatives or other medications. Teenage girls, particularly those in college, are more likely to suffer from bulimia than boys or younger teenagers.