Childhood obesity prevalence is dramatically rising today. As these obese children get older, it will lead to epidemics of diabetes, hypertension, degenerative joint disease, and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is a challenging health problem for everyone including children. Studies are being done to learn more about the causes of obesity and scientists are searching for effective […]
If you think your child has the symptoms of mononucleosis, called “mono,” and caused by the horrible Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), then it is important to know how the disease is diagnosed and treated. Mono can be diagnosed fairly easily with simple blood tests. First, the doctor will perform a physical examination to check for swelling […]
If you have an adolescent child, then you’re probably familiar with the “kissing disease.” Mononucleosis, known by the shorter version, “mono” to which it will be referred to as now, has troubled preteens and teens alike for years. While adults can still contract the disease, it is very rare because most adults are immune. Mono […]