A new study from Boston University reports that treating children who have pneumonia at home can be just as safe and effective as hospital care.
Some pneumonia statistics:
Pneumonia is the leading killer of children around the world.

It’s not just a television sitcom from the 1980s! (I won’t mention my crush on Kirk Cameron, either!)
Growing pains are actually a quite common phenomenon in children. I don’t remember suffering from them when I was a child — did you?
Growing pains occur most often in the legs.

Think zinc is the answer to all your seasonal cold problems? Think again!
Zinc supplements can help boost your immunity, but there is a down side. A recent joint study between American and European researchers found that there may be a link between zinc and age-related macular degeneration.

A study from the University of Michigan School of Public Health says that those liquid antibacterial soaps are no better at preventing infection than regular soaps! What’s worse — using antibacterial soaps may decrease the effectiveness of some antibiotics.

A fever means your body is trying to fight an infection.
If you have a fever, you may feel:
Warm or hot — but often without sweat.
Chills. The temperature inside your body can be very different from the temperature in the room!
Achy. When I have a fever, my joints […]