Ear Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Overview An ear infection occurs when a bacterial or viral infection affects the middle ear — the sections of your ear just behind the eardrum. Ear infections can be painful because of inflammation and fluid buildup in the middle ear. Ear infections can be chronic or acute. Acute ear infections are painful but short in duration. Chronic ear… Read More »

5 Things Men Must Know About Women

What do women want? When you know what women want from men it is much easier to navigate relationships. There are 5 things that men must know about women. Women desire to “feel” these things, not just know them logically. In her book, For Men Only, author Shaunti Feldhahn goes into great depth addressing these five, and a few others… Read More »

Lack of milk in women and its treatment

Various factors can cause a low milk supply during breast-feeding, such as waiting too long to start breast-feeding, not breast-feeding often enough, supplementing breastfeeding, an ineffective latch and use of certain medications. Sometimes previous breast surgery affects milk production. Other factors that can affect milk production include: Premature birth Maternal obesity Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure Poorly controlled insulin-dependent… Read More »

What to Do When Someone Dies at Home

If somebody dies at home unexpectedly and they are alone, it is called an unattended death. Because body decomposition begins as soon as the person dies, it is imperative to be aware of the potential health hazards that come with finding a dead body in a residence.  Bodies that aren’t discovered for days can quickly decompose, especially in warm climates, causing bodily… Read More »

RIGHTS AND STATUS OF ILLEGITIMATE CHILDREN

While legitimate children were seen as the property of the father, illegitimate children were seen as the property of no one. Such a child was nullius filius and had no legal relationship with his or her parents. The early bastardy laws were aimed at preventing illegitimate children from becoming a charge on the community—and attempted to do so by punishing… Read More »

The Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mother and Baby

Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. It’s also called nursing. Making the decision to breastfeed is a personal matter. It’s also one that’s likely to draw opinions from friends and family. Many medical experts, including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, strongly recommend breastfeeding exclusively (no… Read More »