Childhood Immunization – the Importance of Immunising Your Child

The childhood immunisation process can prevent the child from bacterial attacks and infections. Here’s a guide on childhood immunization. Learn more about why immunization is important to a child. Childhood Immunisation – the Importance of Immunizing Your Child  Vaccines or medications play an effective role in fighting a near-death challenging disease. Childhood immunisation is the … Read more

Most Common Winter Diseases: How to Prevent Winter Illnesses and Keep Your Kids Healthy

What are the most common winter diseases and how to prevent winter illnesses and keep your kids healthy during winter? The body’s immune system is weakened during the winter season due to the severe cold and the rapid spread of germs and bacteria. This makes humans more susceptible to viral diseases that can develop in serious … Read more

Children are Highly Vulnerable to Climate-Related Disasters

Climate-related disasters Claim: Children are highly vulnerable to climate-related disasters Recently, a study report has been published in a peer-reviewed open-access journal “PLOS Medicine”.  In this report, researchers from Columbia University identified some specific challenges related to the impacts of climate change on 2.3 billion children worldwide and suggested ways to address their priority needs. They claimed that young children … Read more

Chickenpox vs. Measles – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Chickenpox and measles are both infectious diseases that usually occur in children. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. Measles, also known as rubeola, is caused by the measles virus. Chickenpox and measles now can be prevented through home remedies and vaccinations. Chickenpox and measles are both infectious diseases that usually occur in children. Chickenpox … Read more

Head Lice: Symptoms and Causes -Home Remedies for Treating Head Lice

Head lice are tiny, wingless, blood-sucking insects that feed on blood from the human scalp.  A head louse is a common problem that often affects children and usually spreads from one person to another, and is sometimes difficult to get rid of.  Here are some standard lice treatments including over-the-counter liquids, shampoos, and lotions and … Read more

Evening Use of Light-Emitting Electronic Devices may Disrupt Healthy Sleep

Do you have a habit of using electronic devices in the evening or in the night?  A new study indicates that evening use of light-emitting electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and cell phones can cause delays at desired sleep times, restrain the production of sleep hormone and suppress the secretion of melatonin (the hormone … Read more