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¿Qué es el sarpullido por calor (miliaria)? La miliaria, a menudo conocida como sarpullido por calor, es una erupción cutánea que ocurre cuando el sudor se acumula bajo la piel tras la obstrucción de ...
When trying these new habits, choose just one or two to start and add more as they become routine. Overwhelming kids with a long to-do list may cause stress and they're not likely to stick with it.
What Is a 504 Plan? A 504 plan is a way for schools to provide support for students with a disability so that they can learn in a regular classroom. The name 504 plan comes from Section 504 of the ...
Sugar substitutes are artificial (fake) sweeteners. Some food makers use sugar substitutes in place of sugar to make foods and drinks taste sweet. These sweeteners don’t have nutrients to help kids ...
Heavy metals are elements that are found in soil, water, and the air we breathe. Plants take up these metals as they grow and can end up in the food we eat. Our bodies need some heavy metals (like ...
Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!
Baths do more than keep your baby clean. They also give you a chance to bond. With a little planning and practice, both you and your baby will look forward to bath time. Here are the basics about ...
using saunas or hot tubs taking very hot, long baths and showers using electric blankets or heating pads becoming overheated when outside in hot weather or when exercising Instead of hot tubs or ...
How Can I Help My Child Manage Anxiety? Feeling nervous, worried, or uneasy at times is a normal part of growing up. Helping your child feel more in control and able to cope with stress can help ...
Orthostatic hypotension is an abnormal drop in blood pressure that occurs when someone goes from sitting or lying down to standing up. This reduction in blood flow causes an oxygen shortage in the ...
Pectus excavatum is a condition in which the breastbone (sternum) and several ribs are caved in. This happens because these ribs and the breastbone grow abnormally in an inward direction. Health care ...
What Is a Growth Plate? Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth in children and teens. They're made up of cartilage, a rubbery, flexible material (the nose, for instance, is made of cartilage).