Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune response to infection spirals out of control. Bacteria in the bloodstream trigger immune cells to release powerful molecules called cytokines to quickly activate the body’s defenses. Sometimes the response goes overboard, creating a so-called “cytokine storm” that leaves people feverish or chilled, disoriented and
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What Is The Montessori Method? » This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Education is not a one type fits all. There are various ways of teaching children and one of them is the Montessori method created by Dr. Maria Montessori. This method is characterized by providing
Photo by @lilliesandleon, via Instagram (nursing bra by Cake Maternity) Allison Grange didn’t think she’d need a nursing bra. “My mother couldn’t breastfeed, and I had some friends who couldn’t, so I assumed it would be difficult for me,” recalls the mom of one from Brockville, Ont. Just in case, she grabbed a couple of
Starting six-month-old infants on solid food in the amounts recommended by standard feeding guides may lead to overfeeding, according to a study by scientists at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Solid food feeding guides are produced by infant formula makers, large children’s hospitals and other infant health experts. They are meant to
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) approximately $10 million over 5 years to study acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), a rare but serious condition which causes muscle weakness and paralysis. As part of the contract, UAB will
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE North Korea, South Korea, Jeju Island, and several other mini islands together constitute the Korean peninsula. The population of Korea includes natives from the neighboring countries too. Thus, the influence of China and Japan is seen on Korean names and surnames. In this post, MomJunction brings you a list of
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Tips And A Survival Guide For Parents For Kids At Weddings While many weddings are not child-friendly, some welcome even the youngest members of the family. Unfortunately, the concepts of family-fun and weddings don’t always go hand in hand or play out as desired when kids are at weddings. Does the thought of attending a
Photo: iStockphoto When Sandra Williams’* son was born, she and her husband both immediately noticed something looked different about his penis. “When I saw him pee, it was coming out from a different spot than it was supposed to,” says Williams, noting the urethra opening seemed to be at the bottom of the head, rather
It’s possible that a lock of hair could one day aid in the diagnosis of depression and in efforts to monitor the effects of treatment, said the author of a new study examining cortisol levels in the hair of teens. Researchers looked for potential relationships between the concentration of the stress hormone cortisol in the
The lab of Yongchao Ma, PhD, from Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, discovered how the genetic defect in fragile X syndrome – a type of autism – delays production of neurons (nerve cells) at a critical time in the embryo’s brain development. In a study
Image: Shutterstock The Arabic surnames come from the place, tribe, clan, or region the family originated from. They are also influenced by the minority the family belongs to. Most Arabic last names start with Al-, which basically means, The-. Example: Al-Saud, i.e., The Saud family. In some Arabic speaking nations like Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon,
How To Decide Between Homeschool Vs Public School Making the decision between homeschool vs. public school can be tough for many families. Many parents see the pros and cons of both and have trouble deciding on the best choice for their family. Like any major decision, doing your research can help make the right choice
photo: iStockphoto If you’ve had a breast augmentation surgery, you may be wondering if it will affect your ability to breastfeed your baby. The good news is that most women can still breastfeed just fine, as the surgery usually doesn’t involve the ducts or the areas of your breast involved in milk production. And the
Photo: iStockphoto When it comes to managing your kids’ screen time, the best approach is always setting fair rules, enforcing them consistently, and communicating regularly. But hey—if technology can help an exhausted parent with this tricky-to-manage problem, why not use it too? Here are four tech tools parents can use to monitor and control their
A phase I clinical trial is the first research monitored by the Food and Drug Administration that demonstrates the potential of regenerative therapy for hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) through collecting, processing and injecting an infant’s own stem cells directly into the heart at the time of surgery. A paper detailing the clinical trial was
Like overpacked suitcases unloaded from the underbelly of a jet, molecular satchels called exosomes are continuously deployed from all cells in the body—each one brimming with an assortment of contents that another cell may unpack and use. By sending off these biological parcels, cells communicate with each other via shared proteins and genetic material. Once
Girls who approach puberty at a more rapid rate than their peers may be at higher risk of migraine, according to new research. New research may have found what triggers migraine in some women. Migraine affects children as well as adults, and statistics show that boys and girls experience the condition at a similar rate
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