Every parent worries about SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) when their child is born. SIDS is the leading cause of death among infants aged one month to one year old. Because each province has different criteria for classifying deaths from sudden infant death syndrome, it is difficult to report the number of children who die each year due to this mysterious condition. There is nothing you can do to completely eliminate the risk of SIDS, but there are certain precautions you can take to lower your baby's risk.

Many women experience ovarian pain in their lifetimes, for a variety of different reasons. Ovarian pain can be difficult to diagnose, and there can be many different causes, including infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, or vaginitis. Ovarian pain can also be caused by an undiagnosed sexually transmitted disease. The ovaries are a key part of a woman's reproductive system – they produce hormones to trigger menstruation and release one egg per month for fertilization.

Acupuncture is slowly moving from a mysterious and feared practice to an accepted form of natural medicine that is being used to treat everything from addiction to obesity. Acupuncture is an ancient Asian medical practice, and involves an acupuncturist placing fine needles in pressure points (called “Qi,” pronounced “Chee”) in the body.

Most parents know the basics when it comes to children's health and nutrition: preparing healthy foods, making sure they're safe, and taking them to the doctor for regular checkups. But, HealthChoices.ca has compiled a list of five things you probably don't know about children's health and nutrition, based on new research:

Has your child ever had a bad reaction to a certain type of food? Many parents mistakenly think that a child's food allergy and a food intolerance are the same thing. However, only about one to two percent of the population actually has a food allergy – most are food intolerances. If you're unsure whether or not your child has a food allergy or food intolerance, schedule an appointment with your physician for food allergy testing.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects a large number of women – between five and eight percent. It is the number one reason for infertility among women, and can increase the risk of endometrial cancer if it’s not treated. If you suspect you may have PCOS, you should make an appointment with your gynecologist or women's health provider.