More U.S. teens use e-cigarettes, traditional cigarettes and marijuana together, posing greater risks to their health and behavior than if they used only one substance,…
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If your children are picky eaters, bribing or pressuring them will probably backfire. But there are other steps you can take to help them get…
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The death of eight babies has prompted the Boppy Company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall more than 3 million baby…
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Eating well and exercising regularly can be a challenge for anyone. But for those with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disabilities, that challenge is exponentially…
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People with high blood pressure that doesn’t respond to treatment may have more success by following the DASH diet and joining a supervised diet and…
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COVID-19 shouldn’t keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it’s critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports. The National Athletic Trainers’…
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You remember the ad. It asked if you’ve “got milk?” and said that “milk does a body good.” So, does it? New research suggests it…
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Parents and their children often share numerous traits — including a dislike for broccoli and other veggies in the same family. Noxious enzymes from bacteria…
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Having a child in the hospital is distressing for families, and not knowing what that stay might cost can add to that stress, researchers say.…
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Infants may show early signs of autism, but a diagnosis usually isn’t made until age 3. Now, a new study suggests that jumpstarting therapy might…
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When hair sprouts where you don’t want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer. The downside:…
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Shedding excess weight does much more for the long-term heart health of young people than building muscle, new research suggests. It’s not that gaining muscle…
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