Children And Type 1 Diabetes

If you have a family history of type 1 diabetes, your child's chance of having it is higher. Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile-onset diabetes, is not preventable. Therefore, early detection and treatment can help keep your child healthy. Continue reading to learn more about type 1 diabetes, how it differs from type 2 diabetes, and signs that your child may have this condition. What Is Type 1 Diabetes? Read More 

5 Important Pediatric Eye Care Tips

Adults are not the only ones who should make their eye health a top priority. It is also important for kids to take good care of their eyes. Vision problems can make it more difficult for children to concentrate in school, negatively affecting their grades. Here are a few pediatric eye care tips to follow. Promote Good Eye Care Habits Your child is never too young to learn proper eye care habits. Read More 

3 Post-Viral Infection Medical Conditions Everyone Should Be Aware Of

COVID-19 has been at the forefront of the news and nearly everyone's minds since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. One of the most concerning factors of this particular virus is that it seems to cause long-lasting problems in some people, regardless of age. Viral infections can cause several different types of disorders, so it's not surprising that COVID does as well since it is also a virus. Here are 3 examples of how a viral infection can cause other medical conditions so you can be aware of them. Read More 

6 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Pharmacist

The average person's interaction with his or her pharmacist lasts only a few minutes. The process typically goes like this: a doctor sends in a patient's prescription to the pharmacist; the patient arrives, waits while the order is processed and prepared (an activity most people never even see), then the patient pays for the medication, picks it up, and then the interaction is all over. Considering our lives are often dependent on a job done well by a caring pharmacist, it's surprising so many of us know so little about the job we rely on so often. Read More 

How A Midwife Can Help

A midwife will care for mothers throughout pregnancy, during birth, and after birth. They will also care for the newborns once they have been born. A midwife is a healthcare professional with the special training that qualifies them to care for mothers and infants. That puts them in a position to gain a special and more personal relationship with the mothers, something they would not get with other healthcare providers. You can learn more about midwives here. Read More