Oral Cancer

The term oral cancer includes cancers of the mouth and the pharynx, part of the throat.  About two-thirds of oral cancers occur in the mouth and about one-third are found in the pharynx.
Oral cancer will be diagnosed in an estimated 30,000 Americans this year and will cause more than 8,000 deaths. The disease kills approximately [...]

Taking care of your teeth

Thanks to better at-home care and in-office dental treatments, more people than ever before are keeping their teeth throughout their lives. Although some diseases and conditions can make dental disease and tooth loss more likely, most of us have a good deal of control over whether we keep our teeth into old age. The most [...]

Dry Mounth (Xerostomia)

What do I need to know about dry mouth?
Everyone has a dry mouth once in a while–if they are nervous, upset or under stress.
But if you have a dry mouth all or most of the time, it can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious health problems.
Dry mouth…

can cause difficulties in tasting, chewing, swallowing, and [...]

Child care - Observation checklist

Visit the child care settings that you are seriously considering for your child. As you observe, consider the following questions:

Are there enough adults to meet the children’s needs?
Do the caregivers seem to enjoy caring for the children? Are there joyful interactions between the children and caregivers?
Do the adults and the children often talk with each [...]

Child Care - Choosing the best care for your family

The child care that you choose for your family will play a key role in your child’s health and development. Finding high-quality child care is very important, but not always easy. You will need to consider many questions. But you are not alone — an increasing number of parents rely on quality child care so [...]

Child care - In-Home Care

Having a caregiver come to or live in your home can be very convenient. In-home caregivers often can arrange their schedules to match your needs. Your child stays at home and does not have to adjust to a new setting. Your child will not be exposed to many seasonal illnesses because he will not be [...]

Child care - Family child care

This type of care takes place in the caregiver’s home. Many family child care providers have young children of their own. They may care for children who are the same age as their own children or for children of different ages. Carefully review the program, policies, caregiver’s qualifications and condition of the home. Ask about [...]

Child Care - Center-based care

Center-based care has many names — child care center, preschool, nursery school or learning center. Center-based care also may have different sponsors, including churches, schools, colleges, universities, social service agencies, Head Start, independent owners and chains, and employers.
Regardless of what type of center-based care you choose, there are some basic things to consider. Centers should [...]

Preparing your child for Child care

Most young infants, up to seven months, adapt to caring adults and seldom have problems adjusting to good child care. Older infants may be upset when left with strangers. They may feel separation anxiety, which is a normal part of development for some children. They will need extra time and your support to “get to [...]

Best treatment options for Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that affects the skin. It is not contagious; it cannot be passed from one person to another. The word “dermatitis” means inflammation of the skin. “Atopic” refers to a group of diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and [...]