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Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?
Tanning beds don't offer a safe alternative to natural sunlight.
Sunless tanning: What you need to know
Sunless tanning products can provide a safe, natural-looking tan — if they're applied carefully and correctly.
Dental exam
Regular dental exams, which include teeth cleaning and evaluation for risk of problems, help protect your oral health.
Eye injury: Tips to protect vision
An eye injury can happen in the yard, kitchen or even at the playground. Understand how to avoid injuries and when to seek medical help.
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Healthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease
Preventing heart disease begins with small steps. Find out more about maintaining a healthy heart.
Breast-feeding tips: What new moms need to know
Breast-feeding is a learned art. Get started with practical breast-feeding tips.
How to use opioids safely
Opioids are sometimes the right treatment for pain, but they're never without risk. Get in front of opioid dangers by planning for your safety before you start these drugs.
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