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Yuck, I have the flu — now what?
It's the season for influenza. The good news is most people can treat themselves at home. Learn what to do to self-manage the flu.
5 things you need to know about mental health and girls
One in 6 adolescent or teen children experience a mental disorder each year. Being a preteen or teen girl can be especially challenging. Get 5 tips to positively impact mental health in a teen girl in your life.
Tips to help parents prepare kids for the flu shot
With cold and flu season here, a local health care expert has some helpful updates and reminders for parents to be aware of, especially with the holidays approaching.
A doctor's warning about the dangers of vaping
Vaping first was said to be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco and eliminate the dangers of secondhand smoke. But that was wrong.
Is it safe for my kid to take supplements?
Dietary supplements are becoming more popular among young athletes with nearly 60% reporting regular use. But are they safe? Learn more about research and gather tips before giving supplements to your young athlete.
3 sun safety reminders
Skin cancer is among the most common and preventable types of cancer. Learn how to protect your skin from the sun while you enjoy summer.
5 tips for reducing screen time
These days, screens are a part of everyone’s life. With growing evidence showing the negative impacts of screen time on health, your family can improve their health by slimming screen time with these five tips.
Changing the approach to pink eye
You wake up with a scratchy, red eye and goopy drainage — you have pink eye. Find out how self-care at home can be effective in treating this common eye ailment.
Why schedule a back-to-school physical before school’s even out?
The current school year may not be over yet, but before you know it, it will be back-to-school season. Instead of waiting until later summer to schedule your child’s physical, now may be a better time.
