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The 2 Year Old Smoker In Indionesia

26. June 2010

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Its interesting watching this on the news the other day on a 2 year old chain smoke – Its been a week or so since this came out – so the lastest news is he has cut down to 15 cigarettes a day – Leave a comment give us your thoughts.. you can also share [...]

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Colic How Granny Smith Nearly Took My Life

9. June 2010

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The good news for all colic sufferers is that it is only temporary but the bad news, just how long is temporary. I am not sure what kind of pain comes with dying but if ever there was a  feeling of the end nearing it was in the temporary moment of my own experience where [...]

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Depression in children is usually caused by a variety of things

4. June 2010

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Depression in children is usually caused by a variety of things, rather than any one thing alone. Upsetting events or personal experiences can be a trigger. Depression in children is also associated with an increased risk for suicide. Surgeon General estimates that more than 90 percent of children and adolescents who take their lives have [...]

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How You Can tell if your child has Roseola Infantum

29. May 2010

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Roseola infantum is a mild viral infection occurring in children aged between 6 months and 2years. The disease has an incubation period of nine to ten days and the child is well until he suddenly gets a very high fever up to 105°F which last for three to five days. Convulsions can occur because of [...]

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5 Step Emergency Plan For Childhood Asthma

28. May 2010

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About Childhood Asthma Childhood asthma is a common condition which is thought to affect more than a million children in the UK and many more world-wide. Asthma can differ from child to child, for example many children have mild symptoms for most of the time whereas some usually have more troublesome symptoms. Childhood asthma and [...]

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What Causes CF and How You Can Help

22. May 2010

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Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening condition that causes the glands that produce mucus, tears, sweat, saliva, and digestive juices to work improperly. Usually, secretions from these glands are thin and slippery. Cystic fibrosis is a recessive disorder, which means that both parents must pass on the defective gene for any of their children to get [...]

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Childhood depression and anxiety – time to seek professional help

20. May 2010

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Childhood depression and anxiety are often overlooked. A widely held belief that children could not be depressed has recently been contradicted by the American Psychiatric Association. Depression and Anxiety in childhood is usually focused on a single subject. This can cause much stress and disturbance in their lives. Childhood depression is an overwhelming sadness that [...]

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How To Cope With Illness

13. May 2010

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It’s fairly easy to recognize when your child is ill: she’ll be pale, listless, and off her food, and may complain of pain. You should be able to treat her successfully at home for most things. If you’re ever worried or in two minds, however, call your doctor: Some symptoms always require immediate medical attention. [...]

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Childhood Obesity In Our Children

13. May 2010

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With as many as 50% of all children being overweight in this country, parents are beginning to realize that something must be done. There is no shortage of information about nutrition and exercise, but the task of helping an overweight child without setting them up for a lifetime of dieting is a daunting challenge. Parents [...]

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Top 10 Ways to Prevent Obesity In Children

13. May 2010

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Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Give them control over their bodies. Teach them to tune in to their real needs and to treat themselves with love and respect I’m sure you’ve seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. It’s a scary thing and not an experience any [...]

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How to Recognize Signs of Anemia In Children

13. May 2010

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A condition in which there are either too few red blood cells, too little hemoglobin in each red blood cell, or both. Your child will seem quite well if he is only mildly anemic. If the anemia develops slowly, the body adapts to the smaller amount of hemoglobin. This means that even severe anemia – [...]

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