Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles

Is Sunshine the Best Way to Get Healthy Vitamin D?

Vitamin D is essential for your health, and most of us don't get enough. But is it safe to increase your dose through sunshine?

Questions About Asthma Meds During Pregnancy

What are the risks on both sides? And what are the latest findings?

Diesel Fumes Do Contribute to Cancer

It's used to everything from trucks to generators, but it's now clear diesel fumes are tied to cancer. What can you do about it?

Are Canned Foods Health Hazards?

This may make you think twice about consuming the canned items in your pantry.

Best Treatments for Autism

What are the cutting-edge options for speech, behavioral, and development treatments?

Poison Control 101: How to Keep Kids Safe

It can happen in an instant. Learn how to prevent accidental poisoning and get key tips on what to do in an emergency.

Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

It can result from a car accident or even a bad fall. Here's what you should know.

Your Adult Child With Disabilities: A Caregiving Guide

Here's how to find helpful resources and know the right questions to ask.

Brain Freeze: The Science Behind It

If you've ever experienced a piercing headache from drinking or eating something cold, you'll want to know why it happens and how to prevent it.

How to Be a Healthy Father and Grandfather

Being there for your kids and grandkids is likely high on your list of priorities. Here's how to do it.

Summertime Activities to Get Kids Moving

"Neighborhood Olympics" is just one of our fun suggestions for keeping kids active.

How to Help a Child Cope With Loss

Three key points should be considered when discussing death with children.

Eating Disorders: Not Only for the Young

Women over 50 are among a growing population preoccupied with weight loss and body image.

Health by the Numbers: Children's Health

As kids grow and change, so, too, do their physical and emotional needs. Here's a look at children's health by the numbers.

Contact Dermatitis? Yes, You Can Get It This Way

Take a look at five surprising causes for this common irritating skin condition.

Nightmares vs. Night Terrors: How Are They Different?

If your loved one suffers from scary sleep disturbances, here are facts you should know.

How Safe Is Your Cookware?

Copper, aluminum, ceramic, and more. It's time to take a closer look at the pots and pans you're using each day.

Risks and Benefits of Raw Dairy

Is raw dairy a cure-all or a danger to be avoided? When it comes to this heated debate, both sides are passionate.

Best Shower Schedule for Better Sleep

If you want to sleep well at night and be alert during the day, when's the best time to wash up? Our expert weighs in.

Why You Should Exercise in the Morning

Not an early bird? Take a look at these benefits before you roll over and go back to sleep.

How to Recognize Impetigo

This bacterial skin condition is becoming more common. Here's how to detect and treat it.

Teen Health: Top Issues That Are Overlooked

These serious issues require medical attention. Here's how to recognize the problem and get it addressed.

4 Healthy Dinners Under $5

Don't dine out at a restaurant that hurts your bank account and your waistline. Eat in with these recipes that are light on your diet and on your wallet.

Health by the Numbers: Caregiving

As the average life span continues to increase, more people are requiring caregivers in their later years. Here's a look at the trend by the numbers.

Health by the Numbers: Epilepsy

With the right treatment, most individuals with epilepsy can live normal, happy lives. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

No Crest for the Antibacterial Wave

You know the old saying, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is? We might want to apply this truism to the idea that using antibacterial cleaners reduces the spread of illness.

Owning Your Own Future

Planning for your retirement is exciting and perhaps a bit intimidating. Here's what to consider.

Your Teen is Going Vegetarian: What Now?

Dealing with a vegetarian in a household of carnivores can be challenging, but rest assured, everyone can co-exist peacefully.

Help Your Teen Cope With Anxiety

As many as 25 percent of teens suffer from a form of anxiety. Use these tips to help your child cope.

Cancer Vaccine Progress

Scientists are at work on a vaccine that would prevent the development of cancer cells in the body. Get the update.
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