Syphilis may occur during pregnancy, and unless the expectant mother has been properly treated, the disease may strike the unborn child with great severity. Soon after birth the bones will appear somewhat deformed; the child may have trouble with his eyes. There may be considerable damage to the brain and central nervous system. The child may be retarded both mentally and physically. His teeth and gums may be deformed, and he may have a “saddle nose,” as well as sores at the corners of his mouth. His teeth may be …

All teen-age boys are soon aware of certain sex problems that never seemed to exist in early childhood. This is also true of girls, but usually to lesser degree. The rapidly growing sex organs are easily stimulated, often to the embarrassment of young person. Unless the young person is careful, harmful habits may be formed that may plague a person to the end of his or her days. The act of self-stimulation, knows as masturbation, is often a real problem to the young person, and always raises the question of …

Never wear anything tight or uncomfortable during pregnancy. You clothes should hang from the shoulders. Avoid any tight bands around the waist or legs at this time. Comfortable low-heeled shoes are best. High heels may throw you off balance, especially during the later months of pregnancy. Lower heels are always advisable. Walking is important during pregnancy. You will find low heels safer and more comfortable.

If at any time you do not fell well, contact your doctor at once, especially if you are in pain. Vomiting is fairly common in early pregnancy, but rate during the later months. Be sure to see your doctor if you notice anything unusual, such as swelling of the face, hands, or feet. Dizziness and spots before your eyes could be dangerous near the end of pregnancy. This is no time just to hope for the best. If you think anything is going wrong, see your doctor without delay.

Dental decay is common during pregnancy, particularly if your diet is lacking in calcium. Be sure to see a good dentist early in pregnancy and have any repairs made on your teeth. If you have to have a tooth extracted, it should be done under local anesthetic. Good dental care now will save your teeth and your appearance.

Light exercise is very important during pregnancy, but you must not let yourself get too tired. Light housework is beneficial, but you must let others do the heavy lifting for you. Stop and rest for a while whenever you become overly tired. In later pregnancy it is well toile down and rest for a few minutes in the morning and in the afternoon.

First-aid kits are only intended for emergency use. If use other times, you may find yourself without the supplies you actually need.
Here is suggestion for making up your kit:

Sterile gauze square, 3” 3”, in packages adhesive tape, 1” width
Burn ointment, one one tube
Aromatic spirits of ammonia
Tourniquet
Bandage scissor
Antiseptic solution {such as Merthiolate}
Splinter forceps {tweezers}
Roller bandages, 1” and 2” wide
Mineral oil, or castor oil, for use in eyes triangular red cross bandage, made from any cloth, 36” square Absorbent cotton, sterile.

Do not keep your first-aid kit with the regular medical supplies in …

Radiation sickness is likely to follow when any portion of the body has been exposed to the direct rays of the blast. In severe cases there will be nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling of the skin, as well be as a feeling of weakness and prostration, followed by coma, and perhaps death.
Milder doses of radiation may produce feelings of weakness, followed by vomiting and diarrhea, and perhaps some prolonged infection. With proper treatment, most of these cases will eventually make a satisfactory recovery. Lighter doses of radiation may produce few if …

There are two major diseases related to sex that all young people should know about. They are syphilis and gonorrhea. Although these diseases are sometimes contracted in another they most frequently are picked up though sexual intercourse with someone who already has the disease. Prostitutes are the usual source of infection in any community.
Young men who want to be healthy and strong will naturally avoid all contact with such loose-living women, whether they are professional prostitutes or not. Certainly no sensible young man would want to have sex relations with …

Every family should take steps to provide its own type of shelter from radioactive fallout. Shelter can be built above or below ground. In the shelters you should have a first-aid kit, a small battery-powdered radio, sufficient bottled water, water purifying tablets, flashlight, paper drinking cups, an eye injuries, small wooden splints, razor blades, safety pins, suitable food supplies, bleeding, and there similar articles.
Almost any type of shield is better than none. Earth and solid concrete are the bats materials for shielding against dangerous radiation. The moment the alarm sounds, …