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What is PKU?
PKU, or phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that can cause neurological as well as behavioral problems in infants and children. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
phenylketonuria • pku • phenylalanine • enzymes • proteins
PKU, or phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that can cause neurological as well as behavioral problems in infants and children. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
phenylketonuria • pku • phenylalanine • enzymes • proteins
Newborn Screening Tests
Before your newborn leaves the hospital (and even the delivery room), he or she has already completed a range of tests that assess overall health and screen for various abnormalities of body chemistry.
newborn • screening • baby • babies • screen
Before your newborn leaves the hospital (and even the delivery room), he or she has already completed a range of tests that assess overall health and screen for various abnormalities of body chemistry.
newborn • screening • baby • babies • screen
Three Required Newborn Tests
Newborns are tested for a variety of medical conditions after birth. Testing varies from state to state, but your baby will be automatically tested for three conditions.
newborn tests • required newborn tests • hypothyroidism • pku • galactosemia
Newborns are tested for a variety of medical conditions after birth. Testing varies from state to state, but your baby will be automatically tested for three conditions.
newborn tests • required newborn tests • hypothyroidism • pku • galactosemia
Newborn Well Baby Checkup
Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.
2 week well child doctors visit • parenting an infant • your new baby • infant health • newborn growth and development
Your newborn's first visit to the pediatrician will check your infant's growth and development.
2 week well child doctors visit • parenting an infant • your new baby • infant health • newborn growth and development
About Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screening tests of some form are mandated in all states to check for several serious diseases. Read more about how it is done, what they detect and what to expect.
newborn screening
Newborn screening tests of some form are mandated in all states to check for several serious diseases. Read more about how it is done, what they detect and what to expect.
newborn screening
Sweeteners, diet pills and fake fat: Dangerous diet aids? Part I
This article contains information about sweeteners, their purpose and why it might be a good idea to avoid them.
diet aids • olestra • nutrasweet • saccharine • aspartame
This article contains information about sweeteners, their purpose and why it might be a good idea to avoid them.
diet aids • olestra • nutrasweet • saccharine • aspartame
Toxic Reactions to Aspartame
Fibromyalgia's debilitating symptoms have been linked to use of artificial sweeteners such as Nutrasweet or Equal. Combined with msg, aspartame packs a neurotoxic punch.
aspartame • nutrasweet • equal • artificial sweeteners • fibromyalgia symptoms
Fibromyalgia's debilitating symptoms have been linked to use of artificial sweeteners such as Nutrasweet or Equal. Combined with msg, aspartame packs a neurotoxic punch.
aspartame • nutrasweet • equal • artificial sweeteners • fibromyalgia symptoms
Benefits and Functions of Biotin
This little-known vitamin may prevent birth defects, improve quality of life for diabetics, and treat a number of skin conditions.
biotin • biotin supplements • uses of biotin • biotin hair loss • biotin skin
This little-known vitamin may prevent birth defects, improve quality of life for diabetics, and treat a number of skin conditions.
biotin • biotin supplements • uses of biotin • biotin hair loss • biotin skin
FACES: Pearl Buck
A look at the West Virginia writer...
pearl buck • west virginia • appalachia • american author
A look at the West Virginia writer...
pearl buck • west virginia • appalachia • american author
Preparing For Pregnancy: High Risk Factors
While some pregnancies may start out normal – they may end up being high risk. Those conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta problems and such occur after the pregnancy is established and then deem the pregnancy high risk. Today I want to talk about factors that are preexisting and will cause the pregnancy to be a high risk right from the beginning.
high risk • placenta abrupto • placenta previa • ultra sounds • pregnancy
While some pregnancies may start out normal – they may end up being high risk. Those conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placenta problems and such occur after the pregnancy is established and then deem the pregnancy high risk. Today I want to talk about factors that are preexisting and will cause the pregnancy to be a high risk right from the beginning.
high risk • placenta abrupto • placenta previa • ultra sounds • pregnancy
Are All Low-Calorie Sweeteners Equal?
Dieters and diabetics alike have many options to choose from when searching for a sugar substitute. Below read some of the pros and cons of four common sweeteners.
compare sweeteners • sugar substitute • artificial sweetener • natural sweetener • no calorie sweetener
Dieters and diabetics alike have many options to choose from when searching for a sugar substitute. Below read some of the pros and cons of four common sweeteners.
compare sweeteners • sugar substitute • artificial sweetener • natural sweetener • no calorie sweetener
Heel Stick - Genetic Screening for Newborns
A simple heel stick blood test performed on your baby before leaving the hospital can prevent chronic illness, life long disability, and save countless lives
blood test • endocrine disorders • genetic disease • heel stick • heel prick
A simple heel stick blood test performed on your baby before leaving the hospital can prevent chronic illness, life long disability, and save countless lives
blood test • endocrine disorders • genetic disease • heel stick • heel prick
Purpose of Newborn Screening Programs
Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.
newborn screening • test newborn babies • screen newborn babies • genetic tests for babies • genetic tests for newborns
Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.
newborn screening • test newborn babies • screen newborn babies • genetic tests for babies • genetic tests for newborns
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Recommendations about fish, cheese and artificial sweeteners vary. Here are the current guidelines on some of these foods to avoid during pregnancy.
foods to avoid • things to avoid • sweeteners • pregnancy • diet
Recommendations about fish, cheese and artificial sweeteners vary. Here are the current guidelines on some of these foods to avoid during pregnancy.
foods to avoid • things to avoid • sweeteners • pregnancy • diet
Writing a Birth Plan
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Writing a birth plan has become the "norm" for expectant parents. It is important to think through your options before you are in labor.
birth plan • midwife • obstetrician • induction • cesarean
Health INDEX
This alphabetical index will help you locate information about women's health, healthy eating, and health problems and solutions.
alzheimer's disease • accupuncture • bell's palsy • epilepsy • huntington's disease
This alphabetical index will help you locate information about women's health, healthy eating, and health problems and solutions.
alzheimer's disease • accupuncture • bell's palsy • epilepsy • huntington's disease
Pregnancy and Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners have received FDA approval but have not passed animal testing. Research shows that aspartame and sucralose can cause organ abnormalities and damage.
artificial sweeteners • sugar substitutes • pregnancy diet • saccharine • aspartame
Artificial sweeteners have received FDA approval but have not passed animal testing. Research shows that aspartame and sucralose can cause organ abnormalities and damage.
artificial sweeteners • sugar substitutes • pregnancy diet • saccharine • aspartame
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