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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.