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Making the Most of Your Well-Child Visits

Well-child visits are scheduled checkups that follow your child’s growth, development, and overall health. These visits are an important part of pediatric care, as they help providers track your ch…
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How to Handle Sleep Deprivation with a Newborn

Bringing home a new baby is exciting, emotional, and—let’s be honest—exhausting. Sleep deprivation is a common experience during early parenthood, but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer thr…
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Breathing Easier: What You Should Know About COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung condition that makes it difficult to breathe over time. COPD affects millions of adults in the United States and is often caused by …
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What is Croup? Causes, Symptoms, and Care Strategies

If your child suddenly develops a barking cough in the middle of the night, it can be scary. That seal-like sound is one of the telltale signs of croup, a common illness in young children. While it c…
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Understanding Milestones: What to Expect in Your Baby’s First Year

Your baby’s first year is full of intense growth and change, both for them and for you. Every coo, smile, and step is a milestone that marks different stages of their development. But it’s also c…
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How to Talk to Kids About Health and Body Image

Creating a Positive and Supportive Foundation Talking to kids about health and body image can feel tricky, but it’s one of the most important conversations you can have. Kids of all ages are con…
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Your Bones Deserve a Check-Up – World Osteoporosis Day (October 20)

You might not think much about your bones unless something feels wrong. But just like your heart or your teeth, your bones need regular care to stay strong. World Osteoporosis Day (observed every yea…
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What is Perimenopause?

Most women are familiar with the concept of menopause, but fewer know much about perimenopause—even though this stage can last for several years and cause noticeable changes in your body and mood. …
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The Silent Danger of High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a health condition that affects nearly half of adults in the United States, but many people are unaware that they have it. This is becaus…
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Is It Strep? How to Recognize Symptoms in Children

When your child has a sore throat, you might start to wonder whether they have a common cold or something more serious. Strep is a bacterial infection that needs antibiotics to clear up, so knowing t…