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Children With Loose Stools

You may become concerned with the contents of your child’s diaper, especially if things seem a bit abnormal. Loose stools are a fairly common problem in children and are usually not something that you should worry about. Still, you should know the causes, how to treat the problem and when to call a doctor.

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Mild Cramping During Early Stages of Pregnancy

Mild cramping during early pregnancy is fairly common. While it can be a frightening feeling to a newly pregnant woman, it is often not a sign of miscarriage. Your newly pregnant body must go through many changes. In the early weeks of pregnancy, many women experience slight cramping as their body adjusts to the pregnancy. Changes in the uterus as the baby implants can create cramping that feels similar to menstrual cramps. If you are concerned that your cramping is not normal or you experience severe cramping, contact your doctor.

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Asthma Rates Have Increased Dramatically Since 2001

Do you have asthma? You’re not alone. New stats show that the number of people diagnosed with the condtion has increased by 4.3 million from 2001 to 2009. That’s nearly 1 in 12 people! Asthma is a fairly common pulmonary condition that can cause wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing. Patients can control their asthma symptoms, which are usually triggered by things in the environment, through medication or by avoiding things that cause their illness to flare up, including smoking and air pollution.