Submitted by Scott on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 4:57pm
Children are like sponges. They soak up whatever is around them. In a household dealing with serious illness, they'll pick up on others' sadness or anxiety. If no one has explained the situation, they'll make up their own ideas about what's going on. As a result, they may feel unnecessarily scared and alone.
Instead of trying to "protect" a child from potentially upsetting news, experts recommend honest talk geared to the individual child. Such talk helps the child
Submitted by Scott on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 1:57pm
It's healthy to have bacteria in your digestive tract and on your skin. But when bacteria enter the bladder and kidneys, there can be problems. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the reason for 8 million doctor visits every year.
Who is at risk?
UTIs affect mainly women, but they occur in older men, too. Seniors are especially vulnerable because of
