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  Health Tip: Think You Have a Broken Toe?

  (HealthDay News) — If you think you may have broken a toe, it’s time...

  • Posted November 15, 2018
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  Some Activity Fine for Kids Recovering From Concussions, Docs Say

  Children and teens who suffer a sports-related concussion should reduce, but not eliminate, physical...

  • Posted November 12, 2018
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  Major Injuries Take a Toll on Mental Health

  People who’ve suffered major traumatic injuries are at much greater risk for mental health...

  • Posted November 12, 2018
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  Arm Yourself Against the Coming Flu Season

  If the last flu season is any indication, you need to take steps now...

  • Posted November 11, 2018
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  Dead End for Treatment of Polio-Like Disorder Striking Kids

  The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac) is ineffective in treating a rare, polio-like disorder that can...

  • Posted November 9, 2018
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  Tennis Elbow ‘Treatments’ Bring Little Relief: Study

  Treatments for “tennis elbow” are generally ineffective, researchers say, but don’t despair: The painful...

  • Posted November 9, 2018
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  Health Tip: Warning Signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to the...

  • Posted November 9, 2018
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  Health Tip: Keep Toxins from Your Home

  (HealthDay News) — The average home may be riddled with substances that are potentially...

  • Posted November 8, 2018
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  Pediatricians Renew Call to Abandon Spanking

  The American Academy of Pediatrics is strengthening its recommendation to ban spanking and other...

  • Posted November 5, 2018
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  Opioid Use May Sometimes Trigger A-Fib

  Opioid users may be putting themselves at increased risk for atrial fibrillation (“A-fib”), an...

  • Posted November 5, 2018
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  Soft Furniture No Cushion Against Falls for Young Kids

  It’s a scene played out in many homes across America — parents place their...

  • Posted November 4, 2018
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  Guns Kill Fewer Kids in States With Strict Firearm Laws

  Kids are safer in states with strict gun laws, a new preliminary study reports....

  • Posted November 2, 2018
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  Injured Parent Can Mean Sleepless Nights for Kids

  Children face an increased risk for sleep problems if a parent suffers a serious...

  • Posted November 2, 2018
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  Health Tip: A Pediatrician’s Role in Special Education

  (HealthDay News) — If your child has a learning disability, your pediatrician may be...

  • Posted November 1, 2018
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