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Throat Cancer Signs and Symptoms: What You Should Know

The National Cancer Institute estimates that there are around 25,000 new cases of throat cancer each year, with more than 5,000 deaths. While that may not sound like much given the ... Read more

How to choose the best pediatrician for your child

Choosing a pediatrician for your child can seem like a daunting task, especially if it's your first child or your family is moving. It's important to spend the time to find the right ... Read more

Straight talk: Scoliosis in children and how to recognize the signs

About three percent of the U.S. population is affected by spinal abnormalities, with children most likely to develop scoliosis between the age of 10 to 15. Scoliosis can be hard ... Read more

How to identify thyroid disease and what to do about it

The thyroid gland plays a huge role in your life and health, and affects almost every organ in the body in some way. It produces hormones that regulate your metabolism and make your ... Read more

Dangers of dairy: What you need to know about raw milk

Consuming raw food has emerged as a popular detox and diet trend, but is it really safe to consume raw dairy? Proponents of the trend claim raw food speeds weight loss and increases ... Read more

How to stop bloating

Bloating can happen for many reasons, and can leave you feeling uncomfortable. If you find yourself suffering from a bloated belly, a few simple changes to your diet can help alleviate ... Read more

Home canning tips to prevent botulism

The same neurotoxin used in cosmetic ... Read more

Do you know what lurks in your diet soda?

Some people say soda, some say pop. You probably like the taste more than the calories, which is why so many people choose diet soda. The trend is evident in a recent National Health ... Read more

Eyelash perm: Risks and alternatives for perfectly curled lashes

An eyelash perm is a cosmetic procedure that flips up eyelashes using hair perming chemicals. The eyelashes are first treated with a chemical solution and then wrapped around a miniature ... Read more

How to treat asthma symptoms in kids and adults

The symptoms of asthma in children and adults are very similar, but it's often harder to diagnose in kids, especially infants and toddlers, because of similarities to other illnesses, ... Read more

The health risks of dry cleaning and how to protect yourself

While dry cleaning is a fast and convenient service that saves you lots of time, there are some health risks involved that you should be aware of. Recent studies have found that ... Read more

Getting the most of out your Lamaze class

The goal of Lamaze is to help women enjoy a birth process that is as healthy and natural as possible. Its instructors strive to bring empowerment with knowledge and support throughout ... Read more

5 tips for healthy child nutrition

Ensuring that your child maintains a healthy weight while still getting adequate nutrition is not difficult, but it does take some planning. Kids expend a lot of energy, so use these ... Read more

Easy how to get fit checklist

If you're wondering how to get fit, start with small changes to your daily routine. The first step is the hardest, but small changes are easy to implement and maintain. Easy changes ... Read more

Paddleboarding: What's SUP?

Called Hoe He'e Nalu by the ancient Hawaiians, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) is a blast for the Read more

How much iron do you need to maintain your health?

Did you know that all the cells in your body require iron to use oxygen? This necessary mineral is part of hemoglobin and numerous enzymes, plus it plays a key role in the way your ... Read more

5 Myths and facts behind calories: Have you been dieting all wrong?

Trying to shed a few pounds can be tough. Diets. Exercise. Caloric balance. It almost takes a flowchart to make sure you're doing it right. Before talking to a doctor about a weight ... Read more

6 Tips to Prevent Your Child Choking on Food

Choking is a frightening experience for anyone, but especially for a child. Certain foods pose a higher danger than others, and a child's behavior during eating also affects the ... Read more

Does your baby have plagiocephaly? How to fix flat-head syndrome

With pediatricians recommending that babies sleep on their backs to avoid sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), plagiocephaly has become increasingly common. Also known as flat-head ... Read more

Child safety: How to deal with baby toy recalls and safety hazards around your home

If you have a baby, worries about child safety are a part of your daily life, especially when unexpected baby toy recalls can happen at a moment's notice. Fortunately, there are ... Read more

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