Vaginitis VAGINITIS Vaginitis refers to an inflammation or irritation of the vulva ("lips" on either side of the vagina) and/or the vagina itself. Your daughter may complain of itching, soreness,…

Understanding AIDS Understanding AIDS, a message from the Surgeon General (1988) Here is the text of "Understanding AIDS," the pamphlet being mailed by the government to every household in the…

Two Years Old TWO YEAR OLD DATE: WEIGHT: LENGTH: DEVELOPMENT: Life with a toddler is a consuming experience. Trying to keep up with his new accomplishments is often the biggest…

Two Weeks Old TWO WEEK OLD DATE: WEIGHT: Your baby may not have developed a regular pattern of eating and sleeping yet. Babies cannot be "spoiled" at this age, so…

Two Months Old TWO MONTH OLD DATE: WEIGHT: LENGTH: Growth and Development: Vision is improving day by day and your baby will inspect objects held within three feet and will…

Tips From Toddlers TIPS FROM TODDLERS Please don't walk so fast when we go places together - my legs are short and I can't keep up with your long legs.…

The Many Faces Of Dementia THE MANY FACES OF DEMENTIA Reprinted from the November 1985 issue of the FDA Consumer, a publication of the Food and Drug Administration. Despite its…

The Holes In Holistic Medicine THE HOLES IN HOLISTIC MEDICINE, Densie Hatfield Reprinted from "ACSH News & Views", Nov/Dec 1985, a publication of the American Council on Science and Health,…

The Art Of The Psychiatric Refe The Art of the Psychiatric Referral Floyd P. Garrett, M.D. The psychiatric referral puts the physician-patient relationship to the test. Unfortunately for many patients,…

Syphilis And Gonorrhea SYPHILIS AND GONORRHEA: OLD-FASHIONED AND STILL FLOURISHING, Evelyn Zamula The following article is reprinted form the April 1986 issue of the FDA Consumer, a publication of the…