All posts tagged "Pediatrics & Healthy Kids"
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How much is a 15-year-old girl supposed to weigh?
To know if one's weight is ideal, CDC recommends using a BMI calculator. The BMI, or body mass...
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How can you identify the symptoms of illness in children?
Although a fever is a symptom that can develop in both babies and older children, it is important...
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How does drinking Sprite or 7-Up help in curing loose bowel movements or diarrhea?
In addition to Sprite and 7-Up, WebMD suggests drinking clear fruit juices, sports drinks and water to combat...
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How do you prevent baby bottle tooth decay?
Bottles are only for breast milk, formula and water. If the child has diarrhea, it is acceptable to...
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What are some types of brain tumors?
A primary brain tumor originates inside the brain rather than traveling to the brain from another part of...
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What is the right treatment for Lyme disease?
According to the Mayo Clinic, doxycycline is the preferred antibiotic for treating Lyme disease. Amoxicillin and cefuroxime are...
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How can you get free diabetes kits?
In order to receive the Everyday Wisdom kit, customers have to fill out a survey on diabetes.org, reports...
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What is a positive reaction to a TB skin test?
In some people, an induration of 10 mm is a positive reading, notes MedicineNet. This includes IV drug...
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What is a normal pulse reading for a 71 year-old male?
It varies with age and is higher for younger people than older people. Babies younger than one year...
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What are some side effects of the pertussis vaccine?
Signs of a serious allergic reaction, which may include difficulty breathing, hives, itching, and swelling of the face...
