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They Grow So Fast: A Parent’s Guide to Growth Charts
It’s important to track a child’s growth rate over time, but keep in mind that no one number tells the whole story.
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How Best to Prevent Tick Bites and Avoid Lyme Disease
Summer holds the promise of fun activities – gardening, camping, hiking and relaxing in the great outdoors – but warmer temperatures also heighten the risk of tick bites and Lyme disease. Here are a few simple tips to help you enjoy summer tick-free!
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What Your Handwriting May Say About Your Health
If you're having trouble signing on the dotted line, or you've noticed a change in your handwriting, it may signal more than just sloppy writing.
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How Medical Advances Are Changing the Way Cancer is Treated
Recent advances in medicine are increasing the treatment options available to patients with certain types of cancer -- options that not long ago would have been considered more science fiction than fact.
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3 Common Childhood Injuries: Should You Go To the ER?
It can be tough to know when your child's injury requires immediate emergency room treatment or a bandage and a hug. Here are three common health scares and the best ways to handle them.
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40 Awesome Things to Do This Summer
Summer is a great time for family fun! Here's our list of summertime activities to enjoy with your children.
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How a Persistent Mom and a Second Opinion Saved a Child's Life
Dameyonna Willis knew something was wrong with her baby. After she sought a second opinion, doctors at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital diagnosed a congenital heart defect – and saved the infant's life.
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Why Some Older Adults Struggle With Bad Breath
For most of us, bad breath is a sign that we need to brush or floss regularly or more often, However, for many older adults, bad breath could be a cause for more serious concern.