SIDS is diagnosed when a baby under 12 months dies in their sleep, with no warning or reason. Sleep guidelines have reduced its prevalence.

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You have managed a healthy and safe pregnancy. And now you have a beautiful newborn in your arms, what is next? You will probably need six weeks to get used to it. Your baby’s first year will provide you with many learning curves. A baby needs a lot of care at this stage in their life. Every minute you spend together counts. Parent-infant bonding is important for both parents. Bonding has a huge effect on a child's early development.

Your infant might feel fragile in your arms and you might feel intimidated, but once you know the basics you will be all right. You should accept all the help you can get. At the hospital, you can learn many useful tips about how to look after your baby. Basic baby care, feeding, development, crying, illnesses, activities, and childcare, it’s all here to make your parenthood a smooth and blissful experience. Facty Health can be your safe and accessible space to ask the questions you might be too embarrassed to ask your mom or your doula. Though there is no reason you should be embarrassed, sometimes you don't want to bother people with clarification questions. We get it.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Baby

Breastfeeding can be a tricky thing to get the hang of, for both mom and baby. Trying different positions could help you both find your routine.

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Family

Family is important. We grow up in them and dream of starting our own. Whether we want two and a half kids and a Golden Retriever or no kids and a condo in Spain, those ideas start brewing early and are bound to change and grow over time.

But creating and managing a household, whatever its makeup, is no easy feat! That's why Facty is here — to provide you with some tips and ideas for getting everything out of your family, whether it's big or small, nuclear or unique, biological or hand-selected. From preparing for a new baby to making the most of retirement, we can help!


Breast cancer is currently the most common form of cancer in women. Knowing enough to catch it in its early stages can help ensure a good prognosis.

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There are many different types of cancer and it can start in any part of the body. Cancer is when cells start to grow and mutate, therefore, crowding the body and pushing out the normal healthy cells. Cancer can also spread from one part of the body to another, and its severity is referred to in as stages 1 to 4.

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Its hard to pin down specific cancer only symptoms as it goes hand in hand with many ailments such as weight loss, night sweats, a cough, problems going to the toilet, aches and pains and sores that won’t heal. However, if you find a lump under the skin in any area of your body, a doctor should check you immediately.

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Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery are the most common forms of cancer treatment. The type of treatment you will need depends on the type of cancer it is, as it will respond differently if it is in the form of a tumor, or in the blood or bones.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

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Coffee has caffeine, the main ingredient that helps us stay awake and alert. This is beneficial in our hectic lives, but it has a darker side. This popular hot beverage isn't recommended for people who are particularly sensitive to caffeine. Here are some of the negative effects of coffee.

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Wellness is associated with your lifestyle. Wellness depends on many factors, such as proper weight control, good nutrition, avoiding risk factors such as alcohol abuse and smoking and exercise. People who manage their lifestyle are more productive, healthier and have fewer workplace absences.

Since lifestyle is the leading factor determining your general health, it is important to set healthy goals and have control over your life. The choices you make have a huge influence on your wellness; therefore consistent self-care is vital. While medicine can cure the disease, the wellness lifestyle encourages you to take responsibility for your life.

Wellness is not an absence of diseases. It is an approach developed to achieve the balance between social and emotional functioning. Wellness is a process through which you start making choices towards a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness is a positive approach to life, which emphasizes the importance of the mind and spirit. A wellness-oriented lifestyle means that everything you feel, say and do has an impact on your health.

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Whether you're looking for the finest superfood or you're curious about the benefits of that starfruit you just picked up at the market, Facty has the details. From the best exercises to get fit fast to the real facts on the latest fad diet, we have the answers to your questions.

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Breastfeeding doesn't always feel intuitive. Guidelines and advice, and watching your baby's cues, can help identify the best fit for both of you.

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Pain in the breast does not indicate breast cancer in most cases. Allergic reactions, a poor&#x2d;fitting bra, or infection could be the cause.

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Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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Vitamin B7 is also known as biotin. It used to be called vitamin H, which stood for Haar und Haut – a German term for hair and skin. The water-soluble vitamin does not store in your body, so you need to replace it on a regular basis. Biotin helps your body function properly in several different ways.

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Dextrose is a simple sugar that is chemically identical to glucose, one of the most common sugars. Everything from baking products and corn syrup to IVs and oral medications contain dextrose. While it is generally safe, the sugar does have a few possible side effects.

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Although there is a lack of quality research into many types of essential oils, studies identify several that may provide beneficial health boosts.

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Cluster feeding occurs when a baby suddenly changes their feeding behavior and begins to eat more frequently. This is usually not cause for concern.

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Breastfeeding is hard work, and there are emotional and practical concerns when it comes to weaning. Fortunately, with some good advice and a plan in place, weaning can be done in a way that is gentle for both mother and baby.

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