Hardly anyone has ever heard of an adult getting the chickenpox.
It always seems to be a virus that you and your peers around you get as a child, or even as a toddler. There is a reason for this.
Caused by the varicella zoster virus, the chickenpox is a disease that, upon a successful recovery, one gets immunization to.
In an...
Just when you have finally finished baby-proofing your home and think you have memorised all the safety rules for your children, along comes another viral image carrying a grim warning that’s sure to haunt you for the rest of your child-rearing days.
For years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has maintained a list of foods that carry the reputation of...
Thanks to modern medicine, the average human’s life expectancy is an astonishing 79 years old. And this number is just an average!
These days, more than hundreds, even thousands of elderly people live well into their 80s in developed nations, examples of which famously include Japan with its aging population.
However, what is the point of such a marvellous achievement if...
Perhaps one of the worst things to experience as a mother is to watch helplessly as your child falls gravely ill.
It only gets worse when the diagnosis is a disease that has a vaccination but no cure for your child.
Childcare is hard work, especially when the child in question is a newborn.
Just like any other young parent, Alex Dempsey...
Peanut allergies are among the most common food allergies in the world.
For a simple ingredient to be so deadly for a select group of people is often terrifying to think about - and when fatalities occur that could have been easily prevented, it’s nothing short of heartbreaking.
Kellie Travers-Stafford is well-acquainted with this form of heartbreak. She and her husband...
Many know Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox for his many roles in movies and TV.
Maybe you know him as furry canine Scott Howard from Teen Wold, smartmouthed teenager Alex P. Keaton in the show Family Ties, or even as Marty McFly in the Back To The Future Franchise.
There was no denying Michael’s acting chops and awesome talent.
Then, at the...
We are always very discerning when it comes to expiration dates on food.
We know very well that milk that has gone off can make us feel sick, but unfortunately we rarely apply the same standards to other products that we use day to day - like makeup!
Many women will agree that makeup is a part of their daily routine....
Ophidiophobia, otherwise known as a fear of snakes, is one of the most common phobias in the world.
Since we often view them as dangerous creatures, with venom or bone-crushing strength, it’s no surprise that so many people are terrified of them.
This is why it might surprise you to know that snake massages are a common practice in many parts...
Eliza and Ben were thrilled when they found out they were expecting their first child.
It had only been three months since they began dating, but the couple, being so in love, could only look forward to the future with happiness.
On top of that, Ben had always dreamed of being a father and was absolutely thrilled with the idea of...
For many parents, the thought of having biological children of their own and raising a family is the ultimate goal.
Having a child is no small commitment either- just trying for a child can be incredibly stressful for many would-be parents, and is a journey fraught with far too many perils and heartbreaks.
Either parents could be infertile for any number...
