Infants and Toddlers
RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD)
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common, mild, contagious childhood illness. It causes sores inside and outside the mouth…
Cleanliness Guide for New Parents
The American Cleaning Institute and staging.familydoctor.org share advice on how to prepare a clean, safe and healthy environment for…
Kids and Teens
Talking With Your Child About Their Cancer
When your child is diagnosed with cancer, it’s scary for both you and your child. Talking about it can help…
Inhalant Abuse
Inhalant abuse is a form of substance abuse that involves breathing in or sniffing household products on purpose to “get…
Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe
The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and…
Men
Work-life Balance
Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve…
Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast usually caused by an infection.
Monitoring Baby’s Heart Rate During Labor
Fetal heart rate monitoring keeps track of your baby’s heart rate. This helps your doctor detect problems that may develop…
Healthy Pregnancy for Women with Diabetes
Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy. Learn how to manage your diabetes to have a healthy pregnancy.
Seniors
Senior Communities Tour Checklist
Moving into a senior community is a big step in your life. Making a checklist of everything you’re looking for…
Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive care for seniors is particularly important, as health problems increase with age.
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer is not very common. If found early, vulvar cancer has a high cure rate and the treatment options…
Women
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
PMDD is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS.
Mastitis
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast usually caused by an infection.
Work-life Balance
Finding work-life balance in the midst of a busy schedule may seem impossible. However, there are ways to achieve…
