How to childproof your home
Keep toxics, meds and small objects out of sight and out of reach.
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- August 19, 2017
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U.S. kids overdosing on dietary supplements
Children under age 6 are often the most affected.
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- August 6, 2017
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In every game, there’s risk
Parents should know that athlete safety is less about choice of sport and more about a child's training.
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- July 25, 2017
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Parenthood an elixir for longevity?
Researchers compare life expectancy with marital status and parenthood, to see whether having a child influences how long a person lives.
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- March 18, 2017
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The sour note on fake sweeteners
Childhood use of sugar substitutes jumped 200 percent from 1999 to 2012—and that's not a good thing.
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- February 26, 2017
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Master the mealtime matchup
Put down that broccoli and take a breath. You don’t have to go head-to-head with your feisty little one at every meal.
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- February 21, 2017
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Write your child’s anaphylaxis plan
Caregivers of severely allergic children should know what to do in an emergency—and always have an epinephrine auto-injector on hand.
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- February 20, 2017
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Tiny batteries, big risk to kids
Used in small electronics such as tea candles, button batteries are a serious swallowing danger to young children.
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- January 12, 2017
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Layer up for winter play
Sports medicine expert also recommends keeping a change of clothes on hand to replace the cold and wet ones.
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- January 4, 2017
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Patient Story
There’s magic in those sleigh bells
Santa visits children's hospital patients to share the cheer of Christmas.
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- December 19, 2016
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Study: Kids are eating healthier
But don't celebrate just yet—they still need more vegetables and less salt.
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- December 4, 2016
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Toy shopping? Keep an eye on safety
If you're buying sports balls or air guns for your little ones, it'd be wise to get them some eye protection, too.
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- December 1, 2016
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