Healthy articles

Norovirus is, in the best case, violently annoying. In the worst, it can kill. What can you do to protect yourself from this leading cause of gastroenteritis this winter?

Endometriosis is a little understood, but relatively prevalent female reproductive disease. In this post, we explore what endometriosis is, what the symptoms can be, what the treatment options are and if you can get pregnant with endometriosis.

Gum disease is one of the common dental problems around the world. Its two main presentations are gingivitis and periodontitis. In this article, we outline the differences between the two in terms of symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Headlines in the natural health news tell us that a swine flu (H1N1) pandemic is sweeping through England and Wales even though 70 per cent of their populations were vaccinated for influenza in 2009. The truth, however, does not match the headlines.

Ten years ago the headlines blazed "Killer Bird Flu!" but the feared virus never reached American shores. Now avian influenza is killing millions in the Midwest of the USA, but all of the victims are birds, at least so far.

In the United States, certain communities tend to be "hot spots" for influenza infections. People who don't live in these disadvantaged communities, however, are more likely to come down with the flu when the needs of the poor are neglected.

The flu season has come down full force in the USA, but even if you can't get a flu shot, there are still things you can do to avoid catching flu. And if you have already come down with the virus, there are things you can do to get well faster.

Homeschooling isn't your typical choice, and many people are curious. Just how does homeschooling impact a family's mental health, and what about socialization?

When a child doesn't walk by the time he's 18 months old, it is considered a delayed walking. Delay doesn't necessarily mean that something is wrong, but there are possible underlying reasons and diseases that have to be ruled out by a professional.

There's a saying among older generations that a baby can never be too fat, which couldn't be further from the truth. Being overweight or obese brings many difficulties and health complications, not only to adults, but to children as well.