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Allergies to Cosmetics

Many moms turn to cosmetics when they want to amp up their natural beauty a bit; however, in some cases, these cosmetics may do more harm than good. While some women can pile on cosmetics to their heart’s content without feeling any ill-effects, others experience allergic reactions to these beauty aids. If you find that your most recent experiment with cosmetics has left your skin a little irritated, it is quite possible that you, like many, suffer from a cosmetic allergy and may need to exercise a little more care when selecting your cosmetics in the future.

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Toddler Headaches

Toddler headaches range from mild to severe, with a variety of causes behind the pain. A young child can’t always express the presence of a headache or the severity of the pain. Knowledge of toddler headache basics helps you decide how to treat your child’s headache and whether or not medical intervention is necessary.

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Cervical Cancer During Pregnancy

During the mid 1930s, more women died of cervical cancer than from any other type, including breast cancer. Today, it is one of the most curable cancers, due to early detection and treatment methods. Getting cervical cancer while pregnant presents a challenging set of circumstances, because the normal methods used to treat the disease are no longer possible without placing the fetus in danger.

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Risks of Becoming Diabetic During Pregnancy

Gestational diabetes is a temporary type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, between 2 and 5 percent of women develop diabetes during pregnancy — but between 7 and 9 percent of women acquire gestational diabetes, if they’re predisposed to it. Gestational diabetes is associated with certain known risk factors. Although there’s no sure-fire way to prevent diabetes during pregnancy, there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risks.

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Teen Skin Problems

There are plenty of skin disorders that can trouble in teens ranging from seborrheic dermatitis, or dandruff, on the top of their heads, to tinea pedis, or athlete’s foot, at the tip of their toes. The most common skin problem facing teens is acne vulgaris, known in teen vernacular as pimples, zits, whiteheads or blackheads. Around 85 percent of teens will suffer from an acne breakout every year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.