At times, friendly dogs and cats can bite and scratch. A pet bird, reptile, or hamster can also bite or scratch. Young children are at special risk. But you can help prevent problems around pets and other animals. Talk with your child about respecting animals.
The right helmet and other safety equipment can protect the head when biking, in-line skating, roller-skating, or skateboarding. But they only protect if worn correctly. Here's a helmet safety checklist for parents to keep their kids safe.
This sheet will help your child get to know the different members of the healthcare team.
Mallet, hammer, and claw toes are among the most common foot problems. They are often caused by wearing shoes that are too short or heels that are too high.
If you have a leg amputated, it's important to take steps to care for your other leg.
If you have risk factors for heart problems, it's important to watch for signs of a heart attack such as chest pain.
Nasal allergies are most often caused by one or more of four kinds of allergens: pollen, dust mites, mold, and animals.
Nasal allergies are a common health problem. Read on to learn more about them from causes and symptoms to treatment. And learn what other health problems can cause similar symptoms.
The type of surgery you've had and your lifestyle will affect how long it takes you to get better. Plan on healing at home for at least 1 to 2 weeks. You can do certain things to speed up the healing process.
Most likely, you'll leave the hospital the same day as your surgery. Then you can return home to heal. You may need to stay longer if other health problems need to be watched.