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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic conjunctivitis occurs when the clear, thin membrane that covers your eyeball becomes swollen and irritated. It can cause itching…
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Infant CPR/Choking
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking.
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How Do I Know I’m in Labor?
Going into labor can look different for every woman. But there are some common signs.
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Vegetarian Diet: How to Get the Nutrients You Need
A look at the types of vegetarian diets and how they can improve your health and lifestyle.
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Pets and Parasites
Pets carry diseases or parasites that can make human sick.
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Organic Foods: What You Need to Know
Description: Organic is a label, production and harvest term. It doesn’t guarantee better nutrition.
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Baby's Teeth
Maintaining healthy teeth is important for the growth of your baby. Poor oral care can lead to infection, disease and…
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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver…
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Cardioverter-Defibrillator: A Treatment for Arrhythmia
A cardioverter-defibrillator is a medical device implanted to treat an irregular heartbeat.
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Child Safety: Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby
If you have a baby in your house, you need to make sure they stay safe. You may need to…
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Hand Sanitizers and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from getting COVID-19 is to wash your hands with soap and…
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Bonding with Baby
Bonding is a special connection you have with your baby. Bonding with your baby is not a one-time event. It…
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Pregnancy: What to Expect When You're Past Your Due Date
A pregnancy usually lasts for 38 to 42 weeks. It is considered overdue if it lasts more than 42…
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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
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Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the…
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OTC Cough and Cold Medicines and My Child
Doctors do not recommend giving children younger than 6 years old OTC medicines for cough and cold.
