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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.
Fall safety for kids: How to prevent falls
Fall safety for kids — Prevent falls by taking these simple precautions.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Sex education: Talking to your teen about sex
Sex education is a parent's job. Here's help handling the challenge.
Family planning: Get the facts about pregnancy spacing
Consider the risks of timing pregnancies too close together or too far apart.
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Understand what makes teens prone to suicide, and learn what you can do to prevent it.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Aging: What to expect
Understand the natural changes that come with aging.
Alzheimer's genes: Are you at risk?
What role do genes play in developing Alzheimer's? Are you at risk?
Personal health records and patient portals
Personal health records and patient portals make it easy to access your medical information using your computer or smartphone.
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