Your child’s oral care routine should begin way before your baby’s first tooth appears. Getting into a routine of care for gums and teeth at the earliest o...
Talk about a hot topic. Probiotics are becoming increasingly popular. They’re available to consumers in oral form, such as dietary supplements and yogurts, a...
Q: I’m not sure which type of over-the- counter antacid to choose for heartburn (or whether to choose another remedy). What are the differences?
There’s no cure for the common cold (a viral infection that can’t be treated with antibiotics), says FDA pediatrician Amy M. Taylor, M.D., M.H.S. “A cold is self-limited, and most pat...
Age does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Older people who are sexually active may be at risk for syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydial infection,...
If you’re trying to get pregnant, a pre-pregnancy physical is the best way to protect both your and your future baby’s health. Your doctor will look for any p...
Q: How can we make the most of everyone’s time during my elderly parent’s medical appointment? ...
When your pet has a medical condition, your veterinarian might prescribe one or more medications intended to manage, treat or cure the problem. This list contains...
We’ve all heard the advice when it comes to getting and staying at a healthy weight and working to prevent type 2 diabetes: Make healthy meals at home, make sma...
Sometimes, colds and flu can lead to complications in seniors, such as secondary infections of the sinuses (sinusitis) or lungs (bronchitis, pneumonia). They also...
The blood glucose monitoring device is a test system for use at home to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose is a sugar that your body uses as a s...
If your child has diabetes, it’s important to check his or her blood-sugar levels regularly: •Before meals and a...
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