Researchers at Ohio State University have found a new way to study how enzymes move as they repair DNA sun damage — and that discovery could one day lead to new therapies for healing sunburned skin. Ultraviolet (UV) light damages skin by causing chemical bonds to form in the wrong places along the DNA molecules… Continue reading
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New in childhood vaccines
H1N1 swine flu shots, a meningitis booster, and a genital warts vaccine for boys are the big changes to the 2010 childhood vaccination schedule. The changes were recommended by a CDC advisory panel last October. Now approval of the changes by the American Academy of Pediatrics makes the new guidelines official. The biggest change is the… Continue reading
What we do need by the first week of our newborn
New parents have plenty of questions about newborn babies. Be prepared by talking to your doctor. Bringing a new baby home is an exciting — and overwhelming — experience. No matter how prepared you are, you’re bound to have many questions about your newborn. It helps if you have some idea of what issues come… Continue reading
Baby’s skin care: what you will need for it
Who hasn’t cooed over a newborn? There’s the impossibly tiny hands, those big eyes, and that super-soft baby skin. Along with feeding and sleeping tips, you usually hear lots of dos and don’ts about how to care for newborn skin. But the hints and tips are a little harder to come by as newborn becomes… Continue reading
Baby’s diaper rush and prevention
Causes of Diaper Rash The diaper area is a perfect environment for rashes to develop — moist, dark, and inundated by a never ending supply of pee and poop. But the causes of a diaper rash vary, and when parents don’t know the exact cause, treatments can fail. Typical causes of diaper rashes include: Simple… Continue reading
Fish in our menu
Fish is very healthy and contains protein, vitamins and minerals. It is recommended that we all consume at least two fish meals per week. One of these meals should be of oily fish. You can choose from fresh, frozen or canned fish. However, you should be careful because canned and smoked fish may contain a… Continue reading
The 10 Rules for a Balanced Diet
We all have followed a diet at some point in our life. Unfortunately, not all diets have the results we desire to obtain. The following ten rules for a balanced diet will help you improve your health and lifestyle, and to maintain your weight. • Reduce the amount of fat you take, and particularly the… Continue reading
Some Advices for a Healthy Lifestyle
Medicine and science have not yet come to a conclusion about the optimum intake of vitamins and minerals. But it is still important to find more information on the question. Scientists provide the following recommendations about a healthy living: You should follow a good dietary plan. You should make a lot of exercises. Avoid smoking… Continue reading