Nutrition basics
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Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Understand when it's safe for a baby to wear sunscreen.
Baby sling: Is it safe?
Follow these safety tips for using a baby sling.
Baby poop: What's normal?
Baby poop comes in various colors and textures. Know what to expect in your newborn's diapers.
Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?
Find out when your baby's weight might be of concern and how to promote a healthy weight.
Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes
Get the facts on products that make food and drinks sweeter.
Are energy drinks bull?
Thanks to a large amount of sugar and caffeine, energy drinks might give you a temporary energy boost. But too much sugar from energy drinks can add extra pounds. And too much caffeine can cause adverse side effects, such as nervousness, stomach upset, irritability, increased heart rate and insomnia. There are better ways to boost your energy. For example, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet.
Ambiguous genitalia
Learn about causes and treatment of ambiguous genitalia, a rare disorder of sex development in which a baby's external genitals are not clearly male or female.
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Health claims about alkaline water abound, but plain water is usually best.
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks.
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