Drug Treatment of Vaginal Infections Linked To Premature Del

Pregnant women should not be routinely screened and treated for an infection that is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery, new study findings suggest. Read more

Health Tip: Taking Care of Baby's Dandruff

(HealthDay News) -- Like adults, babies also develop dry, flaky scalps. The condition is known as "cradle cap" in infants.
Here are suggestions from the U.S. National Library of Medicine on how to help clear up cradle cap:

• Use a brush with very soft bristles or your fingers to gently rub your baby's scalp each day. This will boost circulation and help scaly patches of skin fall off.
• Make sure you wash the scalp thoroughly to remove all soap.
• Wash baby's head each day with a gentle soap until cradle cap subsides. Then shampoo about twice weekly.
• Before shampooing, rub a bit of mineral oil into baby's scalp and cover it with a moist, warm washcloth to encourage scaly patches to fall off. Leave it on for up to an hour, making sure the cloth stays warm.
• If cradle cap doesn't improve or baby continues to react to scalp itchiness, see your pediatrician about a topical lotion or cream.

Onychomycosis treatment??

What is the name of that medication for onychomycosis that Dr. Gordon referred to on the posting of May 5, 2006? (See copy of that section below). My husband has been diagnosed by a dermatologist (who did a scraping) as having a fungal infection of both feet, both palms, and most toenails and fingernails (which are quite dystrophic). He wants him to take Lamisil daily for 3 months. Was the medication you were referring to Lamisil or another one, and, if so, what?
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Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma

(HealthDay News) -- An antifungal drug may offer hope for severe asthma patients who also suffer from a sensitivity to certain fungi, a new British study says. Read more

Health Tip: After Baby is Born

(HealthDay News) -- When baby arrives, he or she may impact your entire life. And while the birth of a son or daughter can bring you and your partner closer, the stress of parenting and lack of sleep can be a challenge for many couples.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice on how couples can keep their relationship healthy and strong after baby is born:

• Remember to communicate with each other clearly and often. Make time to talk.
• Tell your partner what's bothering you, and resolve any issue as soon as possible.
• Don't blame or accuse your partner, but tell the partner how you feel.
• Make time for the two of you to be together, such as after baby goes to sleep.
• Focus on what's important, and don't stress over the small things.
• Make a list of chores and responsibilities, and make sure they're evenly divided.
• Help your partner de-stress after a particularly bad day.