Health

Parents who kiss children on lips before baby teeth develop may spread harmful bacteria, dentist says
18:06 2018-03-02

A dentist has advised that parents should refrain from kissing their children on the lips, particularly before their baby teeth have developed, as they could spread harmful bacteria to their young ones. The debate over whether it’s appropriate for parents to kiss their children on the lips is a constant source of conversation. While many …

Taking fish oil during pregnancy may reduce child food allergy risk
17:04 2018-03-02

Pregnant women who take a fish oil supplement may help reduce their child’s food allergy risk, new research has found. A team from Imperial College London concluded this after looking at data from more than 400 studies, involving over 1.5 million mothers and their children. They found that a daily fish oil capsule taken after …

6 Things You Need To Know About Children And Vitamins So You Can Choose The Best Ones For Your Child
11:04 2018-03-02

These days, it seems like there are vitamins for everything — from vitamins to boost memory, to those that will improve heart health. But how do we best determine what kinds of vitamins our children need? Should all kids be taking the same vitamins across the board? In partnership with Walgreens, we’ve gathered some important …

Is Sunscreen More Effective If You Apply It Before Or After Moisturizer?
09:35 2018-03-02

By now, everyone should know that sunscreen is arguably the most important part of any skincare routine. As Dr. Samer Jaber of Washington Square Dermatology told HuffPost earlier this year, “It doesn’t matter how much money you spend on oils or retinol and vitamin C. If you’re not getting good sun protection, you’re wasting your …

5 Apps That Should Terrify Every Parent, According To Experts
09:04 2018-03-02

If you see these on your teen’s phone, it’s time for a talk. The internet can be a cesspool of danger for some teenagers, says Sedgrid Lewis, an internet safety expert who blogs under the moniker Spy Parent. Some of the apps that teens favor can expose them to predators and encourage them to engage …