One in Four
Just by coincidence, I usually see my breast surgeon in October, National Breast Cancer Awareness month, but I saw her early this year because she’s on maternity leave again. After my visit, I ran into a friend. When I told her where I was, she sudden…
Learn MoreFlying With a Toddler
We have great memories of our family trip to New Zealand, but the time when our one-and-a-half-year-old son started throwing a fit over Tahiti is not one of them. Flying with a toddler can be a trying experience, especially during a long trip. Even th…
Learn MorePoisonproofing Your Home
If you have toddlers or small children, you may have already poison-proofed your house. If not, the sooner you get started, the better.Children between the ages of 1 and 6 years old are at the highest risk for poisoning because they are mobile, curiou…
Learn MoreStressed-Out Parents: How to Stay Sane
Parenthood is the hardest job you’ll ever have, and like any new job, it takes practice to get good at it. In the old days, we had our parents and aunts and uncles nearby to help us learn (and to help take care of the kids). Now we’re apt to live thou…
Learn MoreMongolian Spots
Mongolian spots — more properly called slate grey nevi — are very common birthmarks. They are flat and bluish-gray, almost bruise-like. You might be concerned if such a mark show up on your baby, but there’s often little reason to worry. Mongolian s…
Learn MoreShield Your Eyes From Summer Sun
SUNDAY, May 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You probably slather on sunscreen to protect your skin, but your eyes need protection from the sun’s rays, too.Wearing sunglasses can be protective and reduce your chances of developing a condition called photo…
Learn MoreTravel Tune-up: How to Help Your Child Adjust
Vacation is the time to chuck the alarm clock and strike out for unfamiliar territory. But your daily grind is your child’s security. She thrives on predictability, on knowing what’s next. Take away her routine and she’s liable to start whining, cryin…
Learn MoreATVs: How to Avoid Injuries This Summer
SATURDAY, May 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike — and injuries suffered in crashes of ATVs and other off-highway vehicles claim ab…
Learn MoreU.S. Adults Lack Knowledge on Tanning, Sunburn Risks
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. adults still believe tanning myths and are unaware of sunburn risks, according to the results of a survey released by the American Academy of Dermatology.The American Academy of Dermatology conducted …
Learn MoreAMA Survey Shows Lack of Progress on Prior Authorization Reforms
FRIDAY, May 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Prior authorization reforms are not being implemented as planned, according to survey results released by the American Medical Association.In December 2021, the AMA conducted a survey of more than 1,000 practic…
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