Archive for September, 2011
The Children’s Asthma
Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children. Nearly 3 million office visits are due to asthma each year in the United States. Asthma results in 200,000 hospitalizations each year. Asthma in children is often hidden by allergies or colds. Having trouble breathing can be scary. For some kids, finding out that they have [...]
Knowing about cholesterol
Your body needs cholesterol to produce cell membranes and some hormones. Cholesterol is a soft wax-like substance in your bloodstream and in your cells. When you have too much of the wrong kind of cholesterol, you could increase your risk for developing heart disease, heart attacks and other heart disease complications. Your body gets cholesterol [...]