(BlackDoctor.org) -- You place your precious angel in its crib, tip-toe out of the room, turn on the baby monitor, creep to your bed, lay down, and then…. “Wahhhhhhh!” Your baby is up and shrieking at the top of their lungs, again.
It might not seem like it at the moment,…
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- It is flu season now. Hence, parents need to know all about flu and do everything to prevent flu in children. Influenza, commonly called, the flu, is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that sometimes spreads to the lower regions of the airway. The infection is contagiou…
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Basic principles of biology rather than women's newfound economic independence can explain why fewer of them are getting married and having children, and why the trend may only be temporary, says a Queen's researcher.
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Added by Black doctor. org on October 5, 2009 at 11:51am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- How often do you hug? Do you like to sit close and hold each other’s hands? Recent research shows it’s good for your health. Between loving partners, between parents and children, or even between close friends, physical affection can help the brain, the heart and other body…
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Added by Black doctor. org on September 18, 2009 at 9:37am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Celebrated on the third Sunday in June in 52 countries and other days elsewhere, Father’s Day grew from one woman’s tribute to her father to the grand observance that it is today. But no matter the day or the location, the premise is the same – to honor and commemorate the men who have had our backs and given of themselves tirelessly. What better way to repay dads unwavering love and protection than to offer them the gift of good health. These 10 important tips will ensure t…
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Added by Black doctor. org on June 19, 2009 at 12:45pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- A new study finds that mothers who deliver vaginally after a cesarean section are less likely to have their babies admitted into the neonatal intensive care unit. However, babies delivered by elective, repeat c-section double the chances of being a…
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Added by Black doctor. org on May 22, 2009 at 11:16am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- According to the American Heart Association (AHA), adults aren't the only ones at risk for heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases—kids are too. More and more children of all ages are overweight than ever before. As a result, weight-relate…
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Added by Black doctor. org on March 26, 2009 at 11:40am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience.
The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise. This is especially true in ch…
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Added by Black doctor. org on February 27, 2009 at 12:14pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- For decades, parents have relied on Vicks VapoRub when their children have colds or the flu. The topical ointment’s mentholated, medicated vapors are said to soothe coughs and congestion. Typically, it’s dabbed or rubbed under the nose, across the throat…
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Added by Black doctor. org on February 13, 2009 at 12:15pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Even though it can cause pneumonia and affects almost all children at least once before they're 2 years old, many parents haven't even heard of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), notes an expert at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. RSV most often strikes in the co…
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Added by Black doctor. org on January 29, 2009 at 1:32pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Childhood obesity is growing at an alarming rate, but experts say parents are more powerful than they imagine at helping kids fight the problem.
About 17 percent of U.S. children and teens, aged 2 to 19, are overweight, according to the U.S. National Center fo…
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Added by Black doctor. org on January 15, 2009 at 12:16pm —
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It’s one thing to parent an infant, a toddler, or even a teenager, but what about an adult. Yes, an adult. They say being a parent is a full- life-time job, but you must adjust your strategy as your children grow. But how? Read the following tips to find out how.…
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Added by Black doctor. org on December 16, 2008 at 1:46pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- "Sex and the City", is it about finding love in New York or giving young teenager girls ideas about sex? Statistics show that the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy can be linked to the media. Shows like "Sex and the City" use sexual dialogue and improper behavior like Samantha who is played by Kim Cattrall. This was one of the shows used in research.
The new study is the first to link those viewing habits with teen pregnancy, said lead author Anita Chandra, a Rand Corp.…
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Added by Black doctor. org on November 21, 2008 at 11:43am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Democrat Barack Obama, who has won the 2008 Presidential Election, is bringing change in the new administration but is certainly including the health care reform. More people are worrying about how long this reform is going to last and when it wi…
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Added by Black doctor. org on November 7, 2008 at 12:35pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Most doctors say giving fake prescriptions to patients to make them feel better is OK. More than half of doctors offer these placebos.
The findings come from a survey of 679 internists and rheumatologists. Doctors in these specialties often see pat…
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Added by Black doctor. org on October 24, 2008 at 12:00pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Women who are physically active in the year before they receive a diagnosis of breast cancer are more likely to survive the disease, a new study finds.
"We found a beneficial effect on survival for exercise undertaken in the year before diagnos…
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Added by Black doctor. org on October 10, 2008 at 11:30am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- One of the best ways to make your diet a success is to enjoy the foods that you are eating. Remember, a diet shouldn’t be unpleasant. It should simply mean changing your lifestyle to include healthier foods or at least replacing some of those tasty soul…
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Added by Black doctor. org on September 26, 2008 at 1:00pm —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data today confirming what AIDS watchdogs have been saying for years: Black gay and bisexual men and Black women are being devastated by HIV/AIDS. That ugly reality is now indisputa…
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Added by Black doctor. org on September 12, 2008 at 11:30am —
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(www.BlackDoctor.org) -- On August 9, 2008, the world lost a true king of comedy. Actor/comedian Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia. Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for three weeks at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, according to his spokeswoma…
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Added by Black doctor. org on August 26, 2008 at 11:44am —
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- African-Americans and other racial minorities have sleep durations associated with increased mortality. This is consistent with the belief that unhealthy sleep patterns among minorities - long sleep or short sleep - may contribute to health differentials…
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Added by Black doctor. org on August 7, 2008 at 11:10am —
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