Scoliosis occurs when a person’s spine grows with an unusual sideways curve. Minor cases of scoliosis may not trouble the person afflicted, and they can often go undiagnosed. More severe cases of scoliosis can cause pain and deformity. Scoliosis typically becomes a problem when a child begins to grow into an adult at puberty.
If your child’s pediatrician has diagnosed them with this condition, they may suggest braces and other noninvasive treatments.…
Opioid pain relievers are sometimes prescribed in order to manage severe pain, like the kind that you might feel after going through surgery. However, while these drugs are potent at controlling pain, they can also have an unwanted side effect: addiction. Whether you were given these medications by a doctor or took them recreationally, if you’re having trouble kicking the habit now, here’s why.
How Your Brain Normally Works
The brain isn’t just an organ that sends electrical signals out to relay and translate information.…
Chilly winter weather means that more children are likely to wear hats, scarves, and coats. Unfortunately, these essential cold-weather items also provide a means for head lice to spread from one child to another. Lice must have a surface to cling to, as they’re only capable of crawling.
These items are often stored in close proximity or shared by multiple children, making it easy for lice to essentially crawl from child to child.…
