Children have diarrhea in order to protect the body and this is a natural systemic reaction. It is the reaction of the intestine to rid itself of the substances or microorganisms that enter and infect it. However, when diarrhea is severe, electrolytes and water, which are the main composites of the body, can escape as well and cause dehydration. Therefore, it is important to ensure that children are not dehydrated when they have diarrhea. Infants need to continue having breast milk even if they

Safe HouseBy Chris Ewan(Minotaur)Most Americans probably have little idea where the Isle of Man is on the map. For the record, this self-governing British Crown Dependency is located in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland and may be best known to sports fans as the site of the annual TT (Tourist Trophy) motorbike festival, going on since 1907.The Isle of Man also makes for an intriguing backdrop for “Safe House,” Chris Ewan’s first stand-alone thriller. “Safe House” works as an emot

Nature Wars: The Incredible Story of How Wildlife Comebacks Turned Backyards Into BattlegroundsJim Sterba(Crown)The nature-challenged reader will discover many new and startling facts in Jim Sterba’s new book. Among them all one stands out: Not only are America’s Eastern forests roaring back to life, they’ve been doing so for more than a century.Sterba, a veteran reporter for the Wall Street Journal and New York Times, literally stumbles onto this truth one day amid the majestic trees of Maine’s

The Korea Culture and Information Service, an affiliate of the Culture Ministry, continues to publish books on Korean culture, this time about literature and the history of hallyu, the Korean wave.“K-Literature: The Writing World’s New Voice” is the latest addition to KOCIS’ English-language book series featuring Korean culture and artists.Earlier this month, the organization added two new volumes to the series, one about Korean sports and the other about fashion. The previously published books

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HONG KONG (AFP) ― Hong Kong police said Wednesday they will investigate comments made by action star Jackie Chan that he had used guns and grenades to confront triad gang members.The Rush Hour star told the Guangzhou-based Southern People Weekly magazine that he had been “bullied” by triads, or the Chinese organized crime societies, that were once powerful and thrived in the Asian financial hub.“In the past, when they bullied me, I hid in the United States. They opened fire at me once I got off

LPGA Tour star Choi Na-yeon on Thursday became the latest member of an exclusive South Korean donors club, with her latest contribution to a local charity.Choi, No. 2-ranked female golfer in the world, joined the “Honor Society,” whose membership is limited to donors of at least 100 million won ($93,200) to the Community Chest of Korea (CCK), a nonprofit fund-raising body. On Thursday, Choi donated 100 million won to the Gyeonggi Province chapter of the CCK.“I’ve been feeding off love and suppor

Following is part of a series on Seoul’s hottest bars and clubs. ― Ed. Imagine yourself on vacation in a tropical country, sitting in a lounge chair digging your toes into white sand and seashells from the beaches of Boracay. Especially on a cold night in December, just the mere image is enough warm you up. This doesn’t have to end as a thought in Seoul if you know the right place to go: Itaewon’s Bungalow Tropical Lounge.From regular American-style pubs to unusual gay bars, nightlife in Itaewon

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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and South Korean “Gangnam Style” singer Psy have not made Time magazine’s shortlist of candidates for Person of the Year 2012.Time unveiled its shortlist of eight on NBC’s “Today” show Tuesday, a day before announcing its Person of the Year.Hosts of the morning program named the eight frontrunners for this year’s cover. The elite list includes Malala Yousafazi, the 14-year-old Pakistani activist who survived a shot to the head by the Taliban; U.S. President Bara

TOKYO (AP) ― A Japanese mayor has hailed a resident of his city for becoming the world’s oldest person. At 115 years old, Jiroemon Kimura inherited the title from an American woman who died Monday. Yasushi Nakayama, the mayor of Kyotango, near Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, confirmed Kimura’s status Tuesday, calling him “the pride of our town.” Kimura, born April 19, 1897, is 15 days younger than his predecessor, Dina Manfredini, who died in Iowa less than two weeks after inheriting the title