In spite of technology and medical science’s ability to manage complex health problems, the current maternity care environment has increased risks for healthy women and their babies. It comes as a surprise to most women that standard maternity care does not reflect best scientific evidence. In this column, evidence-based maternity care practices are discussed with an emphasis on… Read More »
In spite of impressive declines in childhood mortality during the first half of the century, the infant mortality rate of the United States occupies an increasingly unfavorable place among those of nations whose over-all economic development is comparable during the past decade. The United States maternal and childhood mortality rates of the less-privileged segments of society occupy an… Read More »
In spite of impressive declines in childhood mortality during the first half of the century, the infant mortality rate of the United States occupies an increasingly unfavorable place among those of nations whose over-all economic development is comparable during the past decade. The United States maternal and childhood mortality rates of the less-privileged segments of society occupy an… Read More »
If the person has no symptoms but has taken a potentially dangerous poison, you should also call a poison control center or go to the nearest emergency department for an evaluation.Poison is anything that kills or injures through its chemical actions.Most poisons are swallowed (ingested). The word poison comes from the Latin word – potare – meaning to drink. But… Read More »
So, you’ve been trying to get pregnant for awhile, but nothing is happening. Why are you not getting pregnant? There are many possible reasons, including ovulation irregularities, structural problems in the reproductive system, low sperm count, or an underlying medical problem. While infertility can have symptoms like irregular periods or severe menstrual cramps, the truth is that most causes of infertility are silent. Male infertility rarely has… Read More »
As a growing middle class worldwide consumes more sugar, meat, soda, and other processed foods, the number of people suffering from the obesity-related disease type-2 diabetes has quadrupled in the last 40 years, to some 400 million people worldwide. The disease, in which the body doesn’t produce or process insulin properly, has been considered chronic and incurable, a condition that only gets worse with age—so efforts… Read More »
Gout is a painful form of arthritis that occurs when high levels of uric acid in the blood cause crystals to form and accumulate in and around a joint. Uric acid is produced when the body breaks down a chemical called purine. Purine occurs naturally in your body, but it’s also found in certain foods. Uric acid is… Read More »
Expectant parents have a lot of choices to make. What will the baby’s name be? Will baby have a pacifier? Cloth or disposable diapers? One thing that may or may not be a choice for parents is whether the birth is vaginal or by Cesarean section (C-section). The safety of the mom and the baby is the priority during… Read More »
No matter what you’ve heard or how badly you want relief, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy. This is even more important if you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, because some can affect how drugs work. And keep in mind that many don’t have any research to back them up. Mint has been… Read More »
The internet is stuffed with several things which you should do before a facial, but are we aware of the things which you should never do before a facial? So, we tried to compile a short list of things which will help you in avoiding any disappointments after a facial treatment. 1. Don’t Spend a Day Under the Sun:… Read More »