Type 1 diabetes (T1D), formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is a chronic autoimmune condition that renders the body unable to produce insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. In recent years, scientists have made great strides in understanding what causes type 1 diabetes and how it affects the body, but many of the old myths are still thought to be true.
Whether you are welcoming your first bundle of joy or adding on to your party of five, the first few months of your baby’s life are a wonderful but nerve-wracking time. A topic of particular concern is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (or SIDS). In 2016, there were 1,500 deaths in the United States caused by SIDS, 90% of those cases occurring in infants under 6 months old.
Fall is a beautiful time of year, especially here in Pennsylvania. But the changing leaves also signify another symptom of the season — colds and the flu.