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pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

Protecting Children From Germs — Is It Worth It?

The notion that microbes are "absolute evil" leads caring parents to protect children from contact with soil, plants, animals, sterilize surfaces and utensils. Is it worth it?

#children# immunity#hygiene

Allergist-immunologist

What Breastfeeding Mothers Should and Shouldn't Eat

Does breastfeeding always necessitate a strict diet, or is it all just the worries of overcautious pediatricians? Let's...

# pregnancy#breastfeeding#vitamins#children

Allergist-immunologist

How To Boost a Child’s Immune System

Every mother wants her baby to grow up healthy and develop a strong immune system. Some believe that vitamins and natura...

#children# immunity#vitamin C#vitamin D#vitamins#healthy eating#healthy lifestyle

Diabetes in Children: Who Is at Risk and How To Recognize It

A child’s diabetes diagnosis always comes as a shock to his or her parents. However, it is better to detect it sooner rather than later. What symptoms should parents look out for?

#insulin#glucose#children#diabetes

How To Manage Acne in Teenagers

It is hard enough to be a teenager. Teenagers experience mood swings, stress, and increased appetite — and acne on top of everything else. How can you help your child with acne?

#children#acne#skin#teenager#blood biochemistry

Taking a Closer Look at Adenoids in Children

Adenoids are one of the most common health problems in children. In this article, we will discuss what adenoids are, what types of modern treatment exist, and what kind of preventi...

#adenoids# immunity#children#glands#apnea#breath

Obstetrician-gynecologist, ultrasound doctor

Should Pregnant Women Give Up Coffee?

Many women enjoy drinking coffee each morning. Should they stop when they learn they are pregnant?

# pregnancy#children#women health# caffeine#anemia

How to Grow a Giant

The child’s development is intriguing for parents, and many want to plan in advance and if possible help the baby to grow tall. Is it possible to influence a child’s growth, or can genetics not be argued with?

#human growth hormone#hypothyroidism#calcium#vitamin D#children#height

How To Properly Treat Scratches and Cuts To Avoid Infection

Accidentally cut yourself with a knife or a splinter? Stepped on a nail or a shell? Did your pet scratch you while playing? Any wound that is not properly cleaned and treated gives...

#children#blood infection#injury

7 Foods and Drinks That Are Dangerous to Children

Proper diet is even more important for children than it is for adults. When children are young, we create the basis for their good health and eating habits. Therefore, it is essential to avoid mistakes when setting a diet for children so that they don't have to deal with the consequences later in li...

#intestines#stomach#children#healthy eating

What Determines a Person’s Height? The Truth About Growth Hormone

Why are some people tall, and others are not? Can this be influenced? Besides heredity, what determines our growth? The...

# hormones#height#endocrinology#children

Vitamin E Found To Be Important in Preventing Fatty Liver Disease

A higher intake of alpha-tocopherol in early childhood is associated with a lower chance of elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in adolescence, according to a study published in the journal Hepatology. Jennifer A. Wu Baidal, M.D....

hematologist-transplantologist

Why Are Cord Blood Stem Cells Stored?

Harvesting and storing cord blood stem cells after birth is not a difficult procedure, but it is very expensive. Why is it done?

#cancer#stem cells# pregnancy#children

Obstetrician-Gynecologist

Postpartum Depression: What Is Important To Know?

Postpartum depression can seriously impact the happiness of motherhood. And it happens, contrary to popular belief, not only to those who do not have enough help or who have "complicated" children. Is it possible to foresee it, and how can...

# pregnancy#children#depression

Childhood Leukemia: The Symptoms To Look For

Upon hearing the diagnosis of "leukemia," parents of young patients panic. This is understandable, but it is also important to know that the disease is well treated, and if diagnosed early, 95 % of children recover. The most important thing...

#leukemia#children#cancer

6 Causes of Eczema in Children

Eczema is one of the most common and most mysterious diseases. Despite this, medicine has not yet learned how to cope wi...

#skin#children#allergy#eczema

Otorhinolaryngologist

10 Beliefs About Asthma

Even though bronchial asthma has been around for a while, there are still many myths and misconceptions around it. Let’s look at some widely held beliefs.

#asthma#allergy#children

Asthma in a Child: How To Recognize It and What To Do

For a long time, it was thought that asthma was a strictly "adult" disease, but in recent years, doctors are increasingly diagnosing asthma in children. How do you look out for it in children, and what should you do if you suspect it?

#asthma#children#teenager#breath

Infectious disease doctor

8 Myths About Chickenpox

Almost everyone has heard of or had chickenpox in their lifetime. However, there are still some persistent myths about t...

#children#infectious diseases#chickenpox#herpes

pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

Why Doesn't Ornament Monitor Analyze Children's Lab Results?

When comparing their baby's test results with the averages, mothers often panic. However, only an experienced medical specialist can adequately assess certain indicators, based on...

5 Questions About ADHD

The symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may interfere with work, study, home affairs, and relationships. Although this behavioral disorder is most commonly...

#ADHD#children#psychology

pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

Nose Drops: How To Prevent a Child From Using Too Much?

Overuse of vasoconstrictor drops and sprays are common causes among children admitted to emergency departments with poisoning. What makes ordinary medicine dangerous?

#runny nose#children# medicine#cold#ARVI

obstetrician-gynecologist

What Does the Apgar Scale Measure?

In 1952, Virginia Apgar, a surgeon and anesthesiologist, developed a newborn infant assessment scale that is still used worldwide today. Why is it necessary, and what role do these...

#children# pregnancy#Apgar scale

Doctor of Physical Therapy

5 Mistakes Parents Make When Choosing a Sport for Their Children

Motor skills, activity, socialization — the benefits of sports can be listed endlessly. But only if you take responsibility for the organization of the process. What mistakes do parents make when sending their children to sports clubs and schools and how to avoid them?

#sports#fitness#children

pediatrician, otolaryngologist, phoniatrician

10 Common Mistakes That Caring Parents Make

Even well-intentioned parents can be overbearing in raising and caring for their children. What are the common mistakes we make when trying to take good care of our children?

#children#gadget# immunity#allergy

Oct 28, 2025

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