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How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
Infant development: Milestones from 10 to 12 months
Budding curiosity drives infant development between ages 10 and 12 months.
Infant development: Milestones from 4 to 6 months
Milestones for most 4- to 6-month-old infants include increased alertness and evolving motor skills.
Infant development: Milestones from 7 to 9 months
Milestones for most 7- to 9-month-old infants include improved motor and language skills.
Infant formula: 7 steps to prepare it safely
Properly preparing and storing infant formula is essential for your baby's nutrition.
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.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
Living wills and advance directives for medical decisions
Living wills and other advance directives describe your treatment preferences in end-of-life situations when you can't speak for yourself.
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.
Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure
Certain medicines and herbal remedies, including those used to treat pain, depression and the common cold, can increase blood pressure.
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