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High income children tend to be cared for in a child care setting or in home care such as with a nanny. If the mother is highly educated, this can be a disadvantage to the child. [213] Even with quality of care controlled for, studies still found that full-time work within the first year was correlated with negative effects on child development ...
Conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, [ 4] is inflammation of the outermost layer of the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelid. [ 5] It makes the eye appear pink or reddish. [ 1] Pain, burning, scratchiness, or itchiness may occur. [ 1] The affected eye may have increased tears or be "stuck shut" in the ...
The Bates method is an ineffective and potentially dangerous alternative therapy aimed at improving eyesight. Eye-care physician William Horatio Bates (1860–1931) held the erroneous belief that the extraocular muscles effected changes in focus and that "mental strain" caused abnormal action of these muscles; hence he believed that relieving ...
Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. Taiwan ...
These marzipan candy fruits are a decadent and beautiful gift to give pretty much anyone in your life. Handmade in the U.S. by a family-owned business, these almond paste treats are sure to please ...
Ophthalmology ( / ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi /, OFF-thal-MOL-ə-jee) [ 1] is a clinical and surgical specialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. [ 2] A former term is oculism . An ophthalmologist is a physician who undergoes subspecialty training in medical and surgical eye care. [ 3]
Ciudad Victoria (Spanish pronunciation: [sjuˈðað βiɣˈtoɾja] ⓘ) (English: Victoria City) is the seat of the Municipality of Victoria, and the capital of the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
A history of the weird and wacky ideas about health. Songs: "The Grime Master St. Jerome" "Good Vaccinations" (parody of "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys), performed by Ryan Sampson, Richard David-Caine and Jalaal Hartley Sketches: Introducing the new 14th-century Chinese hygiene revolution: toilet paper.