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E. coli and food safety
E. coli doesn't affect the way a food looks, smells or tastes. Learn ways to protect yourself.
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Sodium nitrate, a preservative in some meats, may increase your heart disease risk.
Osteomalacia
Caused by a severe vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia softens bones, sometimes causing leg bowing in children. Boosting vitamin D intake can cure the disorder.
Congenital myopathies
These rare muscle diseases that cause weakness and poor muscle tone are present at birth and caused by genetic defects.
Want a healthier dinnertime? Science says change your eating space
How and where you eat matters. From your plate size to your table, these expert-approved tips will help you navigate dinnertime like a seasoned pro.
Sibling rivalry: Helping your children get along
Promote healthy sibling relationships by respecting your children's unique needs, avoiding comparisons and setting ground rules.
Home safety tips: Preparing for Alzheimer's caregiving
Understand the home safety tips that can help prevent harm to a loved one with Alzheimer's disease.
Helping children cope: Tips for talking about tragedy
Helping children cope with tragedy isn't easy. Consider practical ways to support your child.
Fitness: Tips for staying motivated
Fitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
15 simple diet tweaks that could cut your Alzheimer's risk
Research suggests that what you eat can help fend off dementia. And, no, you don't have to have a perfect diet to benefit. Here's what to focus on.
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