Claimed by enthusiasts as an anti-aging vitamin and as a remedy for most skin disorders, vitamin E is not considered effective for these purposes by most doctors and dietitians. They agree, however, that it helps tissues defend themselves against harmful oxidant “free radicals” that may be one cause of cancer. However, for that, one needs [...]

Symptoms: headache; fever; sore, red throat; vomiting; abdominal pain; swollen lymph glands in neck; sandpaper rash. Home care: give aspirin or paracetamol to relieve pain and fever and take the child to the doctor. Precautions -    Keep infants away from groups of children, some of whom may be carriers of the strep bacteria. -    If one child [...]