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Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Surgery is rarely needed to reattach a small chunk of bone when it gets pulled away from the main part of the bone by a tendon or ligament.
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.
Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Aortic valve calcification — once thought a harmless condition — may be a sign of heart valve disease.
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
The terms 'Alzheimer's disease' and 'dementia' are often used to mean the same thing — but here's the real difference between them.
Allergies and asthma: They often occur together
Allergies and asthma? Find out how to control both conditions.
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.
Adult bed-wetting: A concern?
Adult bed-wetting is uncommon and requires evaluation by a doctor. Learn about possible causes.
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