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Weight Watchers is going to make its membership free to teenagers. We have...
Watch out, parents. If you think your kids need some assistance in the weight department, I guess the solution is here? This summer, Weight Watchers is planning to offer free memberships to teenagers...
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Stop doing it all! 5 things your kids can and should do for themselves
I once knew a mom who couldn’t seem to stop talking about how much she loved doing everything for her school-age and older kids. If they wanted a chocolate milk, she jumped up and made them a chocolate...
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Ask a Doc: If my child seems fine, should I worry about heart disease?
Question: Your child has your nose, your husband’s eyes, and Aunt Pat’s red hair, but why should you care now about your family’s health history, when they seem perfectly fine? Answer: Many parents are...
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Fitbit wants to help you track your period, your kids AND help you conceive
Fitbit had a BIG day on Tuesday. The personal fitness company that makes those step-counting wristbands announced it’s here to help women with their periods, and possibly conceive with a female health...
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College students are seeking help for depression, anxiety in record numbers
College students are seeking counseling for depression and anxiety in such record numbers that schools are struggling to keep up and offer timely help. More disturbing is that students who are seeking...
View ArticleDisney Cruise denies pregnant woman entry. Disney defends decision
Armed guards escorted a pregnant woman along with her husband and two children to prevent her from boarding a Disney Cruise Line ship. Her offense? Being too pregnant. That sounds awful. Consider...
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Food allergies linked to ‘perfect storm’ of baby wipes and genetics
Food allergies in kids range from annoying to a terrifying, time-consuming life or death condition for parents. Now Northwestern University researchers have discovered a link between food allergies,...
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Hand dryers make poop particles fly: Sorry environment, we're going back to...
A new study has found that as far as cleanliness goes, it’s better to use paper towels than hand dryers in public restrooms. But that study glosses over the truly frightening explanation behind the...
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Coaching my son's Little League team was the best time of my life
It’s almost over, my last Little League season. Well, my son’s last season. See, I’m his coach. After this season, there’s no more Little League – for either of us. And I’m super pre-sad about that....
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My migraine is not 'just a headache.' Don't treat it like one
Question: Why don’t people believe I’m sick or don’t feel good when I say I have a migraine? Why is it seen as less legitimate? Migraines: an invisible disease Answer: It’s an invisible disease....
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