The Facts about AIDS
AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a breakdown of the immune system resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Once AIDS is diagnosed, it is considered fatal. The first cases of AIDS were detected in 1981 in the United States, since then the disease has been reported and tracked worldwide.
Guidelines of Good Child Care
For parents of infants, toddlers, and preschool children, finding affordable, high-quality child care is a challenge. Child-care facilities are not regulated by federal law, and state guidelines vary.
Feeding Your Baby: Breast versus Bottle
For the first 4 to 6 months of life, most babies’ nutritional needs can be met with either breast milk or bottled formula. Physicians recommend breast milk because it contains the ideal balance of nutrients for a human infants plus antibodies to protect against infections, both in infancy and later; babies are also less likely to be allergic to their mother’s milk.
The Facts about Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis -the most common form of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries- is a disease of the arterial walls. The walls’ inner lining becomes thickened by deposits of cholesterol, fat, blood platelets, calcium, and other substances, known together as plaque.
Kitchen Safety Guidelines
Commonsense household rules for dealing with electrical wiring and fire are especially important in a modern kitchen, where so many appliances are located.
