Month: April 2016

What Are Febrile Seizures?

child laying in bed with a thermometer in their mouth

As a physician, I have seen many of my own patients have seizures in the ER or in a hospital setting. For the first time, I unfortunately witnessed my nephew experience a seizure this past weekend.

Ways To Improve Hair Growth After Pregnancy

woman pulling on hair

Zinc is an essential mineral and one of the most important micronutrient deficiencies worldwide in addition to iron, iodine, and Vitamin A. Good sources of zinc include meat, chicken, nuts and lentils. Even though many cereals are fortified with zinc, nearly ½ of adults have a zinc deficiency.

Zika Virus. Should I Be Worried?

close up of mosquito biting a person

The Zika Virus is a virus transmitted through mosquitoes which can cause fever, rash, joint pain and pink eye. In most people, this illness is self-limiting with a duration of about one week and without long term consequences in most cases.

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