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Infant jaundice
Learn about this common condition in newborns, especially those born preterm. With close monitoring and light therapy, complications are rare.
Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Coffee calories: Sabotaging your weight loss?
Plain coffee has only a few calories. But the calories jump up when you start adding extras.
HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?
Is the HCG diet a safe way to shed pounds?
Low-carb diet: Can it help you lose weight?
Find out about low-carb diets, from what's off-limits to potential health benefits.
Calorie count: Check your coffee cup
Coffee choices are nearly limitless. You can choose from plain, flavored, whipped, topped, iced and even frozen versions. Of course, how you choose to dress up your coffee makes all the difference in calories, fat and sugar. If you're watching your weight, consider sticking to basic black. A plain cup of brewed coffee contains zero fat and only a couple of calories.
Weight loss: Choosing a diet that's right for you
Weight loss is your goal, but which diet will help you get there? Get the skinny on evaluating diet plans.
South Beach Diet
Weighing your weight-loss options? The South Beach Diet emphasizes lower carbs, more proteins and healthy fats to lose pounds.
Premature birth
Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.