Children’s cancer campaigners want a section of the personal child health record – or ‘little red book’ – rewritten to alert new parents to the dangers of an unusual form of eye cancer.
Retinoblastoma, which affects the retina of children aged under five, can result in the eye being removed if there is any delay in [...]
Making sure your child gets all the recommended vaccines is one of the ways to ensure your child’s good health. Vaccines are also called immunizations.
Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other expert panels release new recommendations for childhood immunization schedules. The schedules change based on developments in vaccine research, disease [...]
If you’ve ever been pregnant, it’s more than likely you’ve had back or pelvic pain. These are two of the most common pregnancy complaints. Often, the pain gets so bad it can disrupt your work, daily routine or sleep. In fact, pelvic and/or back pain is the leading cause of disability and sick leave during [...]
When Leidy Sanchez and her husband, Carlos Reyes, went to the hospital last week to deliver their baby, a nurse got her a gown, hooked her up to a fetal monitor and asked an unexpected question: Would they like to donate cells from their baby’s umbilical cord blood to a public bank?
“We said, ‘For real, [...]
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways). This causes swelling and narrowing (constriction) of the airways resulting in difficulty breathing. The bronchial narrowing is usually either totally or at least partially reversible with treatments.
Bronchial tubes that are chronically inflamed may become overly sensitive to allergens or irritants (nonspecific triggers). [...]
Exercising after the birth of your baby can you give a much needed energy-boost and mood-lift and can also help you shed pregnancy weight. Here’s how to get started.
If you were active before pregnancy, you might be eager to get back to your pre-pregnancy fitness level. Or perhaps, the new baby has given you motivation [...]
What is Preeclampsia?
Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects 5 -10% of pregnant women. Women with preeclampsia have high blood pressure and protein in their urine. It usually starts after the 20th week, but can occur any time during the second half of pregnancy. If left untreated, it can lead to a more dangerous condition [...]
Post-pregnancy weight can be one of the most frustrating things for a new mother. While your pre-baby weight may have been perfect, after the baby arrives, it may be difficult to lose those extra pounds. Many people believe that you must gain at least 25 lbs during your pregnancy and that you’re eating for two. [...]
Many Malaysians are dying from cancer because the cancer is found in late stages. This is especially true with breast and cervical cancer. With early detection, breast cancer can be found in Stage 1 (lump < 2cm) instead of the current scenario where the cancer is only detected in late Stage II and III when [...]
