The 12 common myths in the common cold
Neither fruits nor fruit juices, not even ice cream increase the risk of getting common cold!
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The 12 common myths in the common cold
Constipation in children-2 basic principles for home therapy
If your child has been constipated for a short time, changing what he or she eats may be the only treatment needed. You can make these changes as often as needed so that the child has soft and painless bowel movements.
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Constipation in children-2 basic principles for home therapy
Complementary feeding after 6 months of age-5 Latest evidence based principles
Adequate nutrition by appropriate complementary feeding (weaning food term is obsolete) during this period is fundamental to the development of each child’s full human potential. After a child reaches 2 years of age, it is very difficult to reverse malnutrition and stunting (shortness) that has occurred earlier.
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Complementary feeding after 6 months of age-5 Latest evidence based principles
First aid and prevention of 5 most common childhood emergencies
This article is about first-aid for five common emergencies fits/seizures, drowning, poisoning, snake bite and choking.. Most accidents and poisoning occur when the child becomes curious about the environment and are able to reach for objects, from around 1 year to 5 years. Accidents decline after 5 years when the child becomes aware of the surroundings and harmful household items. Intentional poisoning and accidents occur in teenagers when they try dangerous experiences. It is essential that everyone knows basic first aid.
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First aid and prevention of 5 most common childhood emergencies
Fever in children-the best strategies at 3 different sites-home, hospital or emergency
Fever is by far the most common symptom for visit to a Pediatrician. Many of these children can safely managed at home (Yes I do say it!), although fever is very distressing to the parent
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Fever in children-the best strategies at 3 different sites-home, hospital or emergency
First aid for 5 more childhood injuries and emergencies
Most parents experience at least minor cuts/burns in their children. It is imperative that everyone is well aware of effective first aid skills and also to avoid common mistakes. They also should know when the condition is serious enough to mandate taking to the hospital..This article deals with common childhood injuries
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First aid for 5 more childhood injuries and emergencies
Food Fussiness in Children (10 counter-intuitive ways of breaking your child’s poor eating habits)
Food fussiness (also called picky eating, faddy eating or choosy eating,) is seen in 50% of 1 to 3 year old children. Child's participation in food selection (during shopping and at home) and preparation (with closed supervision from parents) is helpful to reduce food fussiness.
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Food Fussiness in Children (10 counter-intuitive ways of breaking your child’s poor eating habits)
Breastfeeding-Benefits, effective methods and 2 most common challenges
Exclusive breastfeeding till 6 months of age can save the lives of 800,000 children and US$ 300 billion every year.
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Breastfeeding-Benefits, effective methods and 2 most common challenges
10 findings in newborns which parents feel are abnormal (but are absolutely normal!)
The normal newborn findings are 1. Red rash in a baby 2. Skin Peeling 3. White dots on nose 4. White dot on the roof of the mouth 5. Weight loss in the first week 6. Frequent stools 7. Spitting out milk 8. Whitish discharge from vagina 9. Bleeding from vagina 10. Jaundice
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10 findings in newborns which parents feel are abnormal (but are absolutely normal!)
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease): 14 most common questions
People can catch coronavirus from others who have the virus even if they don't have any symptoms. This happens when an infected individual breathes, talks, sneezes, or coughs, sending tiny droplets into the air. These can land in the nose, mouth, or eyes of someone nearby, or be breathed in. The risk is highest when people are closer than 6 feet away. People also might get infected if they touch an infected droplet and then touch their own nose, mouth, or eyes.
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COVID-19 (coronavirus disease): 14 most common questions