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Down Syndrome Associated with One Extra Chromosome

Down Syndrome is a condition that affects approximately 1 in every 800 births. The difference between a non-Downs baby and a Downs baby is the presence of all or a portion of an extra 21st chromosome. This condition was named after a British doctor named John Langdon Down, who made this discovery back in 1866. ...

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Common Problems Among the Aging Population

From 1946 through 1960, the United States experienced the Baby Boom years. During that time the fertility rate was higher and more babies were born. Today, the earlier Baby Boomers are entering into retirement age. Because of this there will be an increase in the aging population. While retirement will be a dream come true, ...

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Top 10 First Foods for a Baby

New parents always want to do the best thing for their baby, and choosing the first solid food is no exception to that! Here are the top ten first baby foods, as recommended by doctors and parents. 1. Breast Milk Breast milk is the best first food for baby starting at birth! According to the ...