Cord blood is showing promising results for gene therapy
Cord blood could yield new treatments for diseases — or even genetic cures. According to the Cord Blood Registry, recent studies using cord blood as a…
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Keep active children healthy with sports nutrition for kids
Kids who love sports might need special nutritional help — even more food. According to Kids Health, most kids who eat healthy, well-balanced meals will…
Bedwetting might have medical causes
Even after a child is potty trained, they may still have issues with wetting the bed at night even if they show no issues with control during the day….
Back-to-school is big business
It’s an annual tradition for many: lugging the kids around for clothing and other supplies at back-to-school time. But it’s also big business, with this…
How to become a roller coaster designer
Among jobs with cool factor, roller coaster designer has to rank pretty high. You get paid to create something that will scare the dickens out of people…
Dog is a penguin’s best friend
We all know about sheepherding dogs and pooches that protect livestock or rescue little Timmy from the well. But have you heard about the dogs that…
Rare varieties a feast for the apple lover
Two tips for apple adventurers: 1. Don’t judge an apple by its skin. Bright red means nothing, according to Rowan Jacobsen, author of Apples of Uncommon…
Nutrition: Apples mainly live up to reputation
In its 2015 April Fool’s edition, the very scientific and proper Journal of the American Medical Association published a paper entitled, in part:…
Fancy apples take over groceries
August means apples and apples remain a North American favorite. Americans eat 28 pounds of apples per year. In fact, all of North America is crazy for…
Medications can contribute to dry mouth
In the fall or spring, if you take antihistamines to combat seasonal allergies, you may find yourself with an annoying side effect: Dry mouth. But, it…