Acute bronchitis
Acute (ie recent onset) bronchitis is an inflammation of the lower respiratory passages (bronchi). The usual cause is an infection due to a virus. The viruses responsible for acute bronchitis include those that might otherwise only cause a cold, ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding or milk powder?
Breastfeeding is without a doubt the best food for a newborn baby. However, not all women are able to breastfeed. For instance, some women who have had breast operations can have difficulty breastfeeding. Fortunately, there are quite a number of ... [... more]
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Breastfeeding
The first step towards successful breastfeeding is to make the decision before having a baby. It is a good idea to talk to someone with experience, seek information, read books and magazines or surf the Internet. Breastfeeding is a personal ... [... more]
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Your baby's development
Children don't develop in the same way. Even within the same family, the rate of development may differ from one child to another. Your newborn baby uses all its senses; it can see, hear, feel, taste and smell. Your child also has inborn ... [... more]
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Feeding a baby
All children need love, caresses, care, rest and good food so they can feel comfortable and happy. No two children are the same and nor do they have exactly the same needs. They are all individuals, and when a new human being comes into the ... [... more]
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Babies should always sleep on their backs
Recent research has shown that there is a connection between the sleeping positions of babies and cot death. The risk of cot death is greatly reduced if the baby sleeps on their back. Why does it matter whether a baby sleeps on its stomach or on ... [... more]
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Baby constipation
Constipation is a condition where stools become firmer and harder. Your child will be troubled or in pain when they need to empty their bowels, and the bowels will not be emptied as often as usual. A breastfed baby will very rarely get ... [... more]
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Backache
Lumbago is defined as mild to severe pain or discomfort in the area of the lower back. The pain can be acute (sudden and severe) or chronic if it has lasted more than three months. Lumbago often occurs in younger people whose work involves ... [... more]
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Viruses and bacteria
Viruses are too small to be seen by the naked eye. They can't multiply on their own, so they have to invade a 'host' cell and take over its machinery in order to be able to make more virus particles. Viruses consist of genetic materials (DNA or ... [... more]
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Bad breath (halitosis)
Most adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect up to a quarter of adults on a regular basis. Most people suffer from bad breath occasionally. However, if it becomes permanent you should consult your dentist. Bad breath is ... [... more]
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Balanitis is a term used to include all inflammation of the skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. Balanitis in young boys is usually associated with a tight foreskin that cannot be pulled back behind the glans (phimosis). Phimosis leads to ... [... more]
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Male hair loss
Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation. What is male hair loss (male pattern ... [... more]
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