Q&A
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Is It Normal for Children to Hold Their Breath?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Telling Your Child a Family Member Has a Serious Illness
When a loved one has a serious illness, it can be hard to know how to tell your child. Here are tips on when to talk, what to say, and how to help kids cope.
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Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids?
Insect repellents containing DEET have been tested and approved as safe for kids older than 2 months. But be sure to read all labels and take care when you use them.
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Are Tanning Salons Safe?
Tanning at a salon is not safer than tanning in the sun. Here's why.
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Does Knuckle Cracking Cause Harm?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can I Find a New Doctor for My Child?
Find out what the experts say.
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How Can I Help My Teen Quit Smoking for Good?
If your teen smokes, here are tips to help them kick the habit.
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How Will I Know if My Child Has Trouble Hearing?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Is Earwax Removal Safe?
Is it OK to use cotton swabs to remove earwax?
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Is My Child Too Sick to Go to School?
It can be hard to know if kids are well enough to go to school or childcare. Here are some guidelines.
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My Child Wants to Grow Taller. What Should I Say?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots?
Find out what can help kids deal with getting vaccines and other shots.
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When Does a Cut Need Stitches?
It's important to know when a cut might need medical care or even a few stitches. Here's what to look for.
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Can Endometriosis Make It Difficult to Have Children?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Long Does it Take for a Broken Bone to Heal?
How long does a broken bone take to heal? Find out!
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Is There a Connection Between Vaccines and Autism?
Many scientific studies have shown that there is no link between vaccines — or any of their ingredients — and autism.
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Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is now recommended for girls and boys both. Here's why.
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Tests for Food Allergies
Doctors often use a combination of skin tests and blood tests to test for food allergies. Learn about what to expect if your child gets tested.
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What Is Skin Testing for Allergies?
A scratch or skin prick test is a common way doctors find out more about a person's allergies.
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What Should I Look for on Food Labels if My Child Has Food Allergies?
Food labels can help you spot allergens your child must avoid. Find out more.
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What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
Food allergies and food intolerances, like lactose intolerance, are not the same. Find out more.
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Does Nonfat Milk Provide the Same Nutrients as Whole Milk?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can I Calculate Calories From Fat?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Should I Deal With a Picky Eater?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Is It Safe to Eat Food That's Dropped to the Floor?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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My Toddler Hates Vegetables. What Can I Do?
Do your toddler's veggies end up on the floor or cold on the plate? Try these tips.
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What Is a BMI Report Card?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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What's the Difference Between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?
Food allergies and food intolerances, like lactose intolerance, are not the same. Find out more.
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When Can My Child Start Drinking Juice?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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When Should Kids Switch to Nonfat Milk?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can Parents Discipline Without Spanking?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Should I Deal With a Picky Eater?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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My Child Is Struggling in School. How Can I Help?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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What Can I Do to Ease My Child's Fear of Shots?
Find out what can help kids deal with getting vaccines and other shots.
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Can Anesthesia Hurt Brain Development?
Find out what the experts say.
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Can I Have a Vaginal Birth If I Had a Previous C-Section?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Can I Request to Have a C-Section?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Can Pregnant Women Do Anything to Reduce or Prevent Swollen Ankles?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Does My Toddler Have a Language Delay?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can I Be Sure My Baby Stays on Her Back While She Sleeps?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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How Can I Comfort My Baby During Shots?
Try these things to make the shots less painful and stressful for your baby.
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How Can I Deal With Heartburn During Pregnancy?
Heartburn is common during pregnancy. Find out what can help.
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How Can I Relieve My Pregnancy Leg Cramps?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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I'm Breastfeeding. How Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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I'm Pregnant and in an Abusive Relationship. How Can I Get Out?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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I'm Pregnant. Can I Lower My Baby's Food Allergy Risk?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Is it Normal to Feel Sad After Having a Baby?
During a baby's first few days of life, it's normal for moms to feel emotional highs and lows, often called the "baby blues."
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Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu?
If you have the flu, you can keep breastfeeding your baby. Learn more.
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Is My Baby Ready for Shoes?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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What Can I Do to Relieve My Pregnancy Backaches?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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What if My Baby Isn't Born by My Due Date?
It's quite common for babies not to arrive right on their estimated due dates. Sometimes, if a mom's health or her baby's require it, a doctor may induce labor.
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What Is Prenatal Care Before Pregnancy?
What should women who are planning a pregnancy do before they conceive? Find out here.
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What's a "High-Risk" Pregnancy?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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When Can Babies Start Drinking Cow's Milk?
Babies over 1 year may start to have some whole milk.
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When Can I Take My Newborn Out in Public?
There are no set rules about how long to wait before taking a newborn out into the world or when to let people near the baby. But here are some guidelines.
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When Can My Baby Start Eating Solid Foods?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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When Do Pregnant Women Need Progesterone Shots?
Doctor may prescribe progesterone shots during a woman's pregnancy to help prevent early labor.
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Why Are Pregnant Women Told to Avoid Feta Cheese?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Why Do Some Pregnant Women Get Varicose Veins?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Why Do Some Women Feel Short of Breath During Pregnancy?
As a normal part of pregnancy, breathing may be affected by the increase in the hormone progesterone, which causes you to breathe in more deeply. This might make you feel as if you're working harder to get air.
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Why Should Babies Not Have Honey?
Babies should not have honey if they're younger than 1 year old. Here's why.
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Are Tanning Salons Safe?
Tanning at a salon is not safer than tanning in the sun. Here's why.
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How Can I Protect My Family From Ticks?
Enjoy the great outdoors, but don't forget about the threat of ticks. Here's how to prevent tick bites.
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What Are Tooth Preservation Kits?
Find out what the experts have to say.
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When Can a Child Switch to a Regular Seatbelt?
Find out when kids can switch to using regular seatbelts.
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Should Kids & Teens Who Aren't Sexually Active Be Vaccinated Against HPV?
The HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine is now recommended for girls and boys both. Here's why.
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When Should My Daughter First Go to the Gynecologist?
Find out what the experts say.