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Fall safety for kids: How to prevent falls
Fall safety for kids — Prevent falls by taking these simple precautions.
3 key changes in the new Nutrition Facts label
The Nutrition Facts label gets an update for the first time in 25 years. Maybe it's time to update your food choices too?
Get to know the new Nutrition Facts label
The recently revamped label makes it easier than ever to make healthy food choices. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic dietitian.
Thumb sucking: Help your child break the habit
Find out when and how to help your child stop thumb sucking.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet
Some of the health benefits of eating dietary fiber might surprise you. Find out what fiber can do for you and how to get more in your diet.
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.
Water: How much should you drink every day?
Know how much water to drink to stay healthy and hydrated.
Teen suicide: What parents need to know
Understand what makes teens prone to suicide, and learn what you can do to prevent it.
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