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Cannabis And Kids? A Look At Marijuana In Pediatric Medicine

When you talk to some people about cannabis’s medical potential and the scientific research going on behind it, they mig...

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

How to remove an earwax blockage

Earwax is the body's natural way of protecting the eardrum and inner ear from damage. However, if the body produces too much earwax, a person may experience a blockage. This can lead to hearing loss and pain. In this article, learn how to remove an earwax blockage safely at home, as well as when to see a doctor.

Tattoo complications surprisingly common

The rising popularity of body art raises longer-term medical concerns

10 Tips for Buying Kids' Eyewear

Buying eyewear for children can be tough! Here are tips to help your little one pick the right glasses.

Common Sleep Disorders in Children and How to Identify Them

We all know that a restful sleep is an essential part of a growing child’s development, but around two out of every three children will experience a sleep disorder before the age of 13 according to a National Sleep Foundation (NSF) poll. Most will experience common nighttime disruptions, such as nightmares or infrequent insomnia, but

The most important exam a child must pass

Did you know that vision is directly involved in attention to tasks, interpretation of words, sensory input regulation, social-emotional learning, developmental progress and delays, handwriting and other fine motor skills

7 Things Women Without Children Want Moms To Know

7 Appeals To Moms From Women Without Children36kI had lunch recently with a new friend. In the midst of our "getting to know you" questions, I asked if she had kids. She responded "no." The moment was uncomfortable. I felt awkward for asking. We moved on to another topicThis discomfort stayed with me. After years of hanging out with suburban moms, I had moved to the city and was a soon-to-be empty nester. I was meeting many new women and…

Here’s Why Women with Arthritis Are Less Likely to Have Children

A recent study published explored reproductive habits and the reasons behind them in women with inflammatory arthritis. The study concluded that

Improving Nutrition for Women and Young Children

USAID investments address the prevention of all forms of malnutrition, with emphasis on those that target the "1,000 day window of opportunity" from pregnancy through a child's second birthday

In-clinic readings miss 56% of hypertension cases in severely preeclamptic women

Hypertension during pregnancy is far from a rarity, but in women with severe preeclampsia, the diagnosis could be both cloaked and fatal, new research published in Hypertension suggests.

I'm not less of a woman because I don't have a child

5 Things Women Don’t Know About Heart Disease

Were you aware that, for women, jaw pain could signal a heart attack? Here are five things women don't know about heart disease — but need to.

The Mothers I Met in Uganda

Amidst the world's fastest growing refugee crisis, these mothers will not let anything stop them from building a future for their children.

Advising women with depression about having children isn't babying them

Hannah Jane Parkinson: Doctors are being advised to speak to women with depression about pregnancy risks. This is not intrusive – it's necessary guidance

Why Hitting Women and Children is Not What Men Do, Period! |

Abusing loved ones only teaches that bigger, stronger people can hurt smaller, weaker people. MEN don't do that!

Healthier Me: Women Waiting Longer to have Children

Recent data shows women are waiting longer to have children.