Some infections can increase your Chance of miscarriage, but most common infections, such as influenza and the common cold, do not. Chicken pox (varicella) and rubella are potential problems if contracted around conception or during pregnancy. If you...
The mind and body act on each other in remarkable ways. Recent research indicates that the immune system is in direct contact with and under at least partial control of the part of the brain physiologically reactive to emotions. Thus there may be a b...
There are six conditions that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hand eczema. These are dyshidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, scabies, and autoeczematization as a result of e...
Helping your partner and watching your baby being born is an over whelming experience. The second stage is hard work for mothers it's a real effort, but there are ways you can help and be involved. How you can help Help your partner to get in to the...
Although vitamin C has long been touted as a preventive measure against the common cold, the available evidence from several large-scale randomized controlled trials does not support this claim. Several studies conducted awhile ago have shown that vi...
The three basic tools for completing a physical examination are medical history, hands-on examination, and diagnostic/laboratory tests. A medical history is the most important part of the physical examination, especially during the first visit with y...
We are all concerned about the health of our children from the moment that they emerge into the world, but an overlooked aspect of their health could turn out to be one of the biggest factors. A child's mental health, and, later in life, an adolescen...
Most cases of depression if not all can be helped with treatment, but many people are too scared to seek treatment. They may be afraid of the questions that a therapist might ask, or they may be afraid of the medication that is designed to help with...
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