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CBD: Safe and effective?
Interested in using CBD? Here's what you need to know about the risks and benefits of using this drug.
Toddler speech development: What's typical for a 2-year-old?
A Mayo Clinic specialist describes typical speech development between the ages of 2 and 3.
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Worried about infant constipation? A Mayo Clinic specialist explains how to treat it.
Strep throat in young children: A common diagnosis?
Strep throat in young children is uncommon, but it's possible. Learn about symptoms.
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Have you heard about prickly pear cactus? Find out about some surprising health benefits of this versatile plant.
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Colloidal silver supplements are often promoted as cure-alls, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking. Side effects range from change in skin color to organ damage.
Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits?
Does kombucha tea live up to its reputation as a health tonic?
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Candida cleanse diets that replace processed food with fresh foods improve health but don't necessarily stop yeast overgrowth.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Discolored baby teeth: A cause for concern?
Baby teeth can become discolored for many reasons, including not brushing well enough, taking medicines, or having an injury or illness.
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