As your child grows into adolescence, you need to adapt your parenting skills for a teenager. Here are the top mistakes parents make with their teens and tweens, and how to avoid them.
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Sunday, 31 March 2024
Saturday, 30 March 2024
When Hyperhidrosis Means Something Serious
Sometimes heavy sweating is caused by medications or a medical condition, and it's important to get checked out by a doctor.
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Female Masturbation: 5 Things You May Not Know
Female masturbation is good for your health and your relationship.
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Who Should Be Allowed to Donate Blood?
Many believe the U.S.’s blood donation policy is out of date and discriminatory. But what might a more science-based approach look like?
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Friday, 29 March 2024
4 Things You Need to Know About Health Care Cyberattacks
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Heart Pump Is Linked to 49 Deaths, the F.D.A. Warns
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How WW, Noom Say They're Filling Obesity Medicine Gaps
While applauding the role that these behavior-based weight management programs play in a comprehensive approach, an academic weight loss doctor thinks the order is backward.
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Diversifying Medical Illustrations for Skin of Color
Some skin conditions -- like eczema, psoriasis, and others -- may look different on different skin colors. Doctors, medical students, and medical illustrators are working to diversify images to reflect that.
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Thursday, 28 March 2024
The Battle Against Rheumatoid Arthritis Progression
Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. It also affects your mental health. But you can slow RA progression and manage symptoms.
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‘A Chance to Live’: How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect
By Gina Kolata and Kim Raff from NYT Health https://ift.tt/KR48k60
Health Concerns Mount for Migrant Children at Outdoor Holding Sites
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The Romantic: A Bowel Resection Is Not an Obstacle to Love
A commitment to honesty is the foundation of the right approach to relationships with a person who has Crohn’s
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Wednesday, 27 March 2024
Nutrition and Aging: 7 Signs of Inadequate Nutrition
Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.
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What Causes Common Skin Warts?
Common skin warts are actually a viral infection in the top layer of skin and are caused by viruses that we’re all exposed to at some time in our lives.
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Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Feeding Toddlers: Feeding Chart, Meal Ideas, and Serving Sizes
Experts explain how to provide toddlers with the nutritious food they need for their growing bodies.
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Hepatitis C Treatments on the Horizon
WebMD looks at the treatments that may be available for hepatitis C in the next few years.
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Monday, 25 March 2024
Expert Q&A: How to Tell Your Kids About Your Cancer
After Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis announcement, read how experts advise telling kids that a parent has cancer.
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Fasting Study Under Fire After Heart Conference
Early research has suggested that if you have heart disease, intermittent fasting may raise the risk of death from heart disease, drawing skepticism from experts and cautions from the researchers themselves.
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Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows
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Sunday, 24 March 2024
Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Is Wegovy Different?
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Patients Hate ‘Forever’ Drugs. Is Wegovy Different?
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Saturday, 23 March 2024
Keep It From Affecting Your Relationships
An expert who lives with depression explains how major depressive disorder affects your relationships and how to care for yourself and those around you.
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Friday, 22 March 2024
Everyday Places With Tons of Germs
Germs are everywhere, but some places and things are germ hot spots. Learn how to stay healthy wherever you go.
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Flu Shots: Who Needs Them?
Many new shots have been pointed our way since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Here's why you still need a flu shot.
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Treatments for Moderate to Severe COPD
There’s no cure for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But there are things you can do to stay active, breathe easier, and live longer -- even if your condition is more advanced.
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Thursday, 21 March 2024
Best Hacks for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis can make everyday tasks harder. Here, advocates reveal their best tools and hacks.
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Surgeons Transplant Pig Kidney Into a Patient, a Medical Milestone
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High on Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous is a 12-step program that helps chronic users nip addiction in the bud.
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Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine
Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability Office.
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Pandemic and Costs Limited Use of Shingles Vaccine
Only about 30% of adults eligible for Shingrix have gotten it, according to a 2022 report by the Government Accountability Office.
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Following Measles Outbreaks, Officials Grow Wary of Renewed Threat
By Apoorva Mandavilli from NYT Health https://ift.tt/nYgG1Rh
Eclipses Injured Their Eyes, and the World Never Looked the Same
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Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Vegan Recipes for Carnivores: What to Cook
Instead of meat, focus on texture, acid, fat, and umami to make any dish taste great. Discover those elements in these protein- and flavor-packed recipes.
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Foods That Fight Hearbturn
You know certain foods can give you heartburn. But did you know others can help control it?
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The Unbearable Vagueness of Medical ‘Professionalism’
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Monday, 18 March 2024
This Mutation Likely Saved a Colon Cancer Patient's Life
His tumor had a specific genetic makeup known as mismatch repair-deficient, present in 5% to 10% of all rectal cancer patients, meaning he might qualify for a cutting-edge immunotherapy.
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Sunday, 17 March 2024
Stretching: How to Stretch, When to Stretch
Should you stretch before or after a workout, and how should you stretch? WebMD talks to experts about stretching.
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Saturday, 16 March 2024
Friday, 15 March 2024
Doctors Wary of Young Adults Using Ozempic for Bikini Season
With summer months approaching – and pressures that come with showing more skin – more and more young adults are looking to GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic, to get prepped for “swimsuit season.” But experts say there are critical things to consider before reaching for such medications, particularly for those struggling with body image issues.
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Kent Campbell, Pivotal Figure in the Fight Against Malaria, Dies at 80
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Getting to the Bottom of the ‘Dune’ Popcorn Bucket
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The Scientist: A Physician Who Heals Himself and Others
The breakthrough studies of a world-renowned Crohn’s researcher have helped millions – including himself
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Thursday, 14 March 2024
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer: A Wake-Up Call for Women
Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.
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Teen Pregnancy Linked to Risk of Earlier Death in Adulthood, Study Finds
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The Runner: I Will Always Be a Runner Even on Days When I Can’t Run
A marathon runner explains how Crohn’s disease has made her stronger.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2024
A Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Colon Cancer Detection
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Why Immersion in Very Cold or Hot Water Can Be So Healthy
Cold plunges, hot tubs, face dunking – trendy water activities may be very good for you. We ask experts why.
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