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ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Better research is needed to find out if limiting certain foods or food additives will help reduce hyperactivity and ADHD symptoms.
Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
There are no hypoallergenic dog breeds, but you can reduce your allergic reactions.
Dental braces: When to start
Dental braces are recommended for many children — When is the best time to start?
Does honey offer sweet relief for allergies?
You've probably heard the buzz about honey for allergies — but does this sweet remedy deliver?
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Kids and exercise: How much activity do they need?
You know your kids should exercise, but how much? Find out and get ideas for helping children and adolescents be more physically active.
MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems?
Older gadolinium contrast agents used with MRI posed a risk for people with severe kidney failure. Newer versions are much safer.
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional uses, but the quality of results can depend on how well you follow the directions for the test.
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