1-2 years Archives

How to determine the severity of heart murmurs

February 8, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Heart, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Heart murmurs are extra or unusual sounds made by blood circulating through heart valves, or through blood vessels near the heart.

Advice on safe sleeping for your baby

February 6, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Development, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Household Risks, Infant, Parenting, Right Feature, Safety, Sleep, Toddler/by Rise and Shine

We reached out to pediatrician and SIDS researcher Rachel Moon, MD, for advice on safe sleeping for your baby and possible risks leading to SIDS.

Cat scratch disease: it’s exactly as the name implies

January 23, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Bacterial Infections, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Cat scratch disease, also known as cat scratch fever, is a bacterial infection that is transferred through the saliva of your cat after it licks or scratches you.

What is norovirus?

January 18, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Symptoms, Common Viruses, Infections and Illness, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Norovirus is highly contagious and is contracted from an infected person and by touching or eating contaminated food, water or surfaces.

Can healthy foods really boost your immune system?

January 14, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

While warding off sickness requires a daily commitment to healthy choices beyond just nutrition, eating a well-balanced, colorful diet can also help you avoid common pitfalls.