Getting a Tetanus Booster (TDaP)

Even if you had a TDaP shot as a kid, you still need consider getting a tetanus booster. Watch this video to see why, you might be surprised.

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What Is Fluoride?

There are conflicting opinions about fluoride. Watch our video for more information about its uses and advantages.

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Symptoms of Depression in Children

Yes, kids can get depressed too. Symptoms of depression in children include irritability, anger and social withdrawal. Learn how to recognize the signs.

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The Face of Attraction

Smokin’ body? Check! But something about that potential partner’s face has you walking away. What’s up with that?

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Breakfast Tips for Your Tot

There is a big push nowadays to make sure every student has a healthy breakfast. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) was created in 1975 to make sure that all children have a nutritionally balanced breakfast free or at a low cost. The meals are considered nutritionally balanced, but according to a recent study there is […]

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Brain Scans May Reveal ADHD

With all the hype that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has gotten over the years, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their kids have it. Now it seems that in the near future, detection of this common disorder may be an MRI away. ADHD is a problem with inattentiveness, over-activity, impulsivity or a combination. […]

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Sleeping Problems May Lead to Behavioral Problems in Kids

Believe it or not, if your child has been bullying others or acting aggressively, sleepiness may be part of the reason. A recent study looked at 341 children in grades two to five, most of who were from low-income households, for their sleeping habits and aggressive behavior at school. Parents and teachers completed questionnaires to indicate whether or not the children bullied […]

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Despite Guidelines, Kids Still Chugging High-Calorie Drinks in School

Do you know what your child drank in school today? Probably not something as nutritious as you’d like. Childhood obesity has increased 20 percent in three decades and while unhealthy foods and decreased exercise are often seen as the main culprits, unhealthy beverages are a calorie-loaded missing link. A new study from the Archives of […]

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