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Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy
Helping children cope with tragedy isn't easy. Consider practical ways to support your child.
Herbal supplements and heart medicines may not mix
Some herbal supplements can have dangerous interactions with heart medications.
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Can cinnamon lower cholesterol?
High-dose vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells?
High-dose vitamin C has been touted by some as an effective alternative cancer treatment.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
Keratoconus
When your cornea bulges outward, it can cause blurry vision and make your eyes sensitive to light. Find out about symptoms, causes and treatment for this eye condition.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users claim kratom lifts mood and boosts energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether it works. Learn more before trying it.
L-arginine: Does it lower blood pressure?
This supplement may help some people lower their blood pressure. Learn who might benefit and who should stay away from it.
Learning disorders: Know the signs, how to help
Here's how to find out what's going on if your child often has trouble with reading, writing or other skills.
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