children’s health
05/22/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Antibiotics found to be ineffective in treating childhood coughs, new study finds
Antibiotics are without a doubt one of the most commonly prescribed medications today. But are they always worth the risk? There are increasing concerns about antibiotic overuse, which extend all the way from the immediate health consequences (disrupting the balance of delicate intestinal microflora) to more broad concerns about the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. It’s […]
12/20/2017
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By Vicki Batts
Antibiotic use during labor kills healthy gut bacteria in babies, making them prone to illness… and more antibiotic use
Antibiotics are often touted as the paragon of modern medicine; a cure-all for whatever it is that ails. But recent research has consistently shown that antibiotics are not the wonder-drugs mainstream medicine has made them out to be. In fact, there are substantial concerns about the health risks associated with antibiotic use — especially when […]
10/02/2017
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By Vicki Batts
Twelve children hospitalized for heart surgery contract rare bacterial infection, with more at risk, thanks to unclean surgical device
Hospitals are often seen as the paragon of healthcare; when you or your child go to a hospital, there is a certain level of trust involved. But what happens when that implicit trust is violated? Over a dozen parents and children at a hospital in New Orleans learned the hard way that hospitals aren’t always […]
07/19/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Children need to be allowed to play in the dirt to fully develop their immune systems, expert claims
While most parents would do their best to keep their children and their homes as clean as possible, others are happy to let their children get dirty. Jack Gilbert is one such parent. According to Gilbert, encouraging children to play in the mud isn’t just good for them, but absolutely essential. To the proud parent […]
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