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Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Do childhood vaccinations help or hurt the development of a healthy immune system?: 3 of 37
Decades ago devastating childhood diseases such as diphtheria and polio ravaged various regions of the globe at regular intervals. Indeed, in some less developed countries, some of these diseases still inflict tragedy.It is unquestionable that vaccines changed all that for the majority of mankind. Considering the fact that be... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Should abortion for underage children require parental consent?: 5 of 52
As a parent, it seems to me ridiculous that this question even has to be debated. In our society, parents are expected to take responsibility for the acts of their children and to provide them with health care, among other basic needs. If underage children are to be allowed to usurp the rights of parents in any regard, then t... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & heartburn: Symptoms and treatment: 2 of 18
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the acidic contents of the stomach escape back into the esophagus injuring its lining and causing symptoms. Normally, the lower end of the esophagus (or lower esophageal sphincter) prevents reflux, but if it does not close properly or relaxes inappropriately, then... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Coping with the stress of having a premature baby: 2 of 18
Much of the stress of being the parent of a preemie actually comes after the initial anxious weeks spent in the newborn unit. Though this can be a gut-wrenching time as some of these babies teeter between life and death, there is so much support all around from family, friends and medical staff that this experience may pale i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Priests should be permitted to marry: 4 of 24
The question of permission is moot because the man who becomes a priest chooses a life of celibacy for himself. Why then should he need permission to do something he has chosen to opt-out of? To me it makes no sense. It's not like priesthood was forced on him form birth - he chose it.If someone decides that celibacy doesn't s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Considerations in choosing between a midwife or doctor to deliver your baby: 2 of 12
Since the doctor, not the midwife, is trained to handle the complications of labor, the most important consideration is whether you are at risk of developing any. First time mothers may want to be especially careful because complications of labor are easier to predict in those who have had a previous delivery than in those wh... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Why are there no men's hospitals?: 1 of 6
I'll give you a hint: men don't have babies! Granted, they do have some baby-making apparatus, but nowhere near as extensive as what women have. By the time we get to discussing the baby-housing and baby-feeding body parts, they're pretty much out of the contest already. Other than reproductive organs, men and women share ba... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys The best educational toys for toddlers: 2 of 11
The educational value of any toy lies not in its labeling and not necessarily even in the awards or acclaims it may receive but in whether your child interacts with it in a way that promotes his or her development at a particular stage of life.Before deciding on what toys may be educational for your child you have to know wha... More..
Health & Fitness > Reproductive Health Issues The case against circumcision: 2 of 10
Circumcision, like any surgical procedure, carries a certain amount of risk and in my mind, should be done only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Sometimes problems with the foreskin arise, that require circumcision. However, most of the routine circumcisions done in the newborn period are purely a matter of choice. Is it... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) The overdependence and use of medication in today's society: 3 of 14
A desire to find a cure for every ailment stems partly from the desire to avoid discomfort or suffering, as well as from an aversion to aging and the accompanying deterioration of bodily functions. This quest for health and long life has led to great advances in medical knowledge and technology but has also had some negative ... More..