CONGENITAL heart diseases are problems with the heart’s structure that are present at birth. They are among the most common birth defects, together with neural tube defects and Down syndrome. Congenital ...
ALLERGIC rhinitis is a fairly common condition that affects both children and adults alike. Allergic rhinitis is a reaction that occurs in the nose, throat, and eyes. When the person is exposed to allergens, ...
THE most common food allergy among infants is cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). This occurs when an infant consumes or comes into contact with cow’s milk and its products. The child’s immune system reacts ...
IRON is an essential mineral necessary in the production of haemoglobin in our red blood cells. It is also an important part of the neurologic development of infants and children.
IN the previous article of this two-part series, I outlined the many negative health impacts of childhood obesity. For the second part, we will shift our attention to the opposite side of the spectrum- ...
IN this first article in a two-part series, we will first take a look at the harmful health effects of childhood obesity and in the second part, on children who are underweight and malnourished.
