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Different Types of Worms in Children
Parasitic worms are worms that live in and feed off the human body. They are found in a person’s intestines and are known as Roundworms and Flatworms. Studies in South Africa have shown that school children have the highest rate of infection, especially with soil-transmitted parasites. Is Ringworm a Type of Worm Infection? Ringworm […] Read More
Why is Breastfeeding Important for Your Baby?
Breastfeeding refers to feeding your baby breast milk, usually directly from your breast. It is also known as nursing or chest feeding. The decision to breastfeed is a personal choice that can often attract opinions from friends and family. After introducing other foods, they suggest continuing to breastfeed throughout the baby’s first year of life. […] Read More
Can Cystic Fibrosis Have An Impact On Male Reproductive Health?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease which a baby inherits from both their parents. This occurs when one has inherited two copies of the defective CF gene, one coming from the mother and the other from the father. Cistic fibrosis affects the cells that produce bodily fluids such as sweat and mucus and causes […] Read More
What Is Bronchiolitis in Children?
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes swelling and irritation and a build-up of mucus in the small airways of the lung. These small airways are called bronchioles. Bronchiolitis is almost always caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis starts out with symptoms much like a common cold. But then it […] Read More
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