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Introduction to dry baby scalp When a baby has a dry scalp, the condition is often associated with the so-called “cradle cap” conditions, which is a lot like dandruff in adults. It is a common thing for babies to have dry scalps that are flaky and it...

Introduction to dry baby scalp When a baby has a d...

The prevalence of overweight in adults has increased by about 50% within only 7 years in the USA. A similar trend has been observed in children in all Western countries. Obesity has been identified as one of the most important health problem problems...

The prevalence of overweight in adults has increas...

Most children will not mind if they are allowed to stay at home during the entire day, playing video games. However, this is not a healthy lifestyle and, therefore, every parent should prevent this. On the other hand, some children will be anxious to...

Most children will not mind if they are allowed to...

By now, most of the kids have gone back to school. It is a brand new year and everyone starts off with a clean slate. So what can you do for your kids so that they can get the most out of their school year? Schools are getting a bad rap from the hea...

By now, most of the kids have gone back to school....

Milk allergy is one of the commonest food allergies in infants and young children, with 2-3% of children under three years of age allergic to cow’s milk proteins, though most of them surpass this allergy. Cow's milk allergy is basically an allergic r...

Milk allergy is one of the commonest food allergie...

Healthy eating is a lifestyle, not an occasional activity. Mothers worry constantly about what their children eat. Is it too fattening? Are there enough vitamins in it? Does it give him the energy he needs? Will she get sick if he doesn’t eat right? ...

Healthy eating is a lifestyle, not an occasional a...

A study conducted by doctors at Children's Hospital in Boston finds that babies who are raised on formula and introduced to solid foods early are more likely to become obese by age three. Starting Solid Foods Earlier Linked to Weight Problems in Chil...

A study conducted by doctors at Children's Hospita...

It is important to know that at 4 months of age your baby should be ready to begin solids. Start byintroducing cereal into your baby’s diet but use only single grain cereals. Those are rice, barley, and oatmeal. You could try each new cereal for 3-4 ...

It is important to know that at 4 months of age yo...

Nail biting is a very common habit that mostly affects kids but it can be present in adults and older people too. about it is manifested by biting one's fingernails or toenails during periods of nervousness, stress or boredom. It can be a sign of men...

Nail biting is a very common habit that mostly aff...

Glaucoma is not a single condition. It represents several eye disorders all of which are characterized by increased intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye). Increase in intraocular pressure is detrimental for many eye organs, particularly the ...

Glaucoma is not a single condition. It represents ...

People of any age may have problems with dry skin, but because of the sensitivity of newborn’s skin this is much more likely to happen to babies. Kids may suffer from dry skin during the winter, because of cold and dry air outside and also because of...

People of any age may have problems with dry skin,...

Heavier children are more likely to face social and emotional problems as they grow up. They are more likely to be bullied by their peers and are likely to struggle in their social relationships as early as when they are eight to nine years old. Heav...

Heavier children are more likely to face social an...

According to newly conducted analysis of published studies, children who get more exercise tend to better with their schoolwork. Apparently, getting exercise outdoors and by playing on sports teams is now known to be good for the overall health of ki...

According to newly conducted analysis of published...

As per a recent study, it has been found that unhappiness in children is one of the primary reasons for their materialistic leanings. Is advertising to blame for this? Read on to find out the correlation between materialism and happiness in children....

As per a recent study, it has been found that unha...

The number of teenagers smoking marijuana has increased dramatically compared to the number of teenagers smoking cigarettes, as per a recent survey done in the US. But smoking weed as a teenager can damage the IQ and cause memory and attention proble...

The number of teenagers smoking marijuana has incr...

It is not easy being a parent. Children are a joy and are rewarding to have. However, they are not without their problems. It is always hardest when our little ones get sick. We want to do as much for them as possible and make their pain go away. Kno...

It is not easy being a parent. Children are a joy ...

Many parents are worried that their child might have flat feet. This condition occurs when the foot doesn't have a normal arch. Feet that have a low arch or no arch at all are called flat feet, or fallen arches. Don’t worry if your baby’s foot looks ...

Many parents are worried that their child might ha...

It is well known that many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own, some children continue with thumb sucking past the age of 4 or 5. The problem is that prolonged thumb sucking c...

It is well known that many infants and young child...

Many causes of adult back pain can be treated simply by resting and relaxing the back, but unlike back pain in adults, children’s back pain usually has a serious underlying disorder. According to a 1999 report from the Radiological Society of North ...

Many causes of adult back pain can be treated simp...

The average person in the United States consumes more than 125-pounds of refined sugar per year or 46-teaspoons per day. Sugar has no nutritional value and is also devoid of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The Effects of Refined Sugar in t...

The average person in the United States consumes m...

A consumer group has petitioned the government to ban artificial food dyes citing that they have been linked to hyperactivity in children. There is enough data available to prove that these artificial coloring agents can lead to a hyperactive behavio...

A consumer group has petitioned the government to ...