Articles about "medicines" 33
Medicines harmful to your child
Some of the best-selling children's
medicines are today under scrutiny because they contain additives which have been shown to trigger hyperactive behaviour. Research at Southhampton University found . . .
Breech births
A breech baby is a baby who sits upright in your womb rather than headfirst. About one baby in four is breech at 28 weeks, but most turn around at 36 weeks. Often babies who come early are breech beca . . .
Healthy diet guide for dad-to-be
Apart from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is because there is a direct link between what y . . .
First aid kit
It’s essential to have a first aid kit at home, stocked with all the things you’ll need to treat minor injuries such as grazes and burns. Here’s a list of things you might want to incl . . .
Babyproof your home
Once your baby starts becoming mobile, it’s time to think about making sure your home is safe.
Fifth disease
Fifth disease is most common in preschoolers and school-age children. It’s a viral illness characterized by very red cheeks and is known as the ‘fifth disease’ because it’s the fifth most comm . . .
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, which can be caused by a variety of bacteria and viruses.
It often follows on from an upper respiratory tract infection, such as a cold, flu o . . .
Asthma
Asthma is a common childhood disease characterized by inflammation of the airways and lungs that can affect your child’s breathing.
There is no definite cause for asthma but it is mo . . .
Healthy diet for a dad-to-be
Apart
from investing in a few foods with aphrodisiac qualities, Dads-to-be should
also make sure they are eating nutritiously prior to conception. This is
because there is a direct link between wha . . .
Colds, flu and stomach bugs
The most commonly caught ailments by pregnant women are probably colds, flu and stomach bugs. Though contracting any ailment can be frightening when you are expecting, these ailments pose no harm to y . . .