what should you know about respiratory infection of Bronchiolitis?
Bronchiolitis is a respiratory infection that affects younger girls and boys, especially children under 6 months. This infection predominates in the autumn and winter months. The germs that usually cause bronchiolitis are viruses.
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Why do I dwell on the past?
Many of us enjoy writing in a diary, reading autobiographies or nostalgically reflecting with others about past times.
Why is remembering our past so important? Are there downsides? And what can we...
why South Africans need to can soft drinks
If South Africans don’t drastically reduce the number of cool drinks, juices and sugar-sweetened beverages they drink every day, there will be more than nine million obese adults in the country...
Why the approach to tackle the silent killer has changed
Traditionally, someone who suffered from hypertension – or high blood pressure – would only receive treatment when his or her blood pressure was measured and the reading was found be higher...
Why do I grunt when I bend over?
You never think it’s going to happen to you. Then suddenly you’re middle-aged and you find yourself grunting when you pick up something from the floor or groaning when you get...
Why do your toes and fingers get wrinkly in the bath?
The truth is scientists aren’t exactly sure why our fingers and toes get wrinkly in the bath.
Here’s what we do know:
. it happens when we stay in the bath for more...
How do wounds heal?
Thank you for this excellent question, Simon. To explain how the body heals a break in the skin, I first need to explain a bit about how skin works.
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The best homemade recipe for healthy pancakes
As a father, one of my biggest concerns is the health of my children. That's why I'm always looking for the best recipes to make sure they are eating well. Today...
Eat Spirulina Every Day to See These 6 Things Happen to Your Body
In all the noise surrounding dietary supplements, it can be hard to separate the facts from the hype. Sometimes a particular thing will be hugely popular for a couple of months...
You Know Early Signs Of Thyroid Disease
Despite its critical importance, many people don’t even know where their thyroid gland is located or what exactly it does. Wonder no more. The thyroid is a small gland shaped like...