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Nov 05, 2018
Sports Injuries and Age
Athletes get hurt. However, their age may play a role in the injuries they sustain.
Nov 05, 2018
Dealing With Hip and Knee Pain
Thousands of people deal with it every day.
Oct 30, 2018
Scary Diseases to Avoid This Fall
Protect you and your kids from the germs, bacteria, and viruses that cause some pretty frightening illnesses.
Oct 18, 2018
How Much Sugar Do You Drink?
It may be hiding in plain sight.
Oct 17, 2018
Spooky Contact Lenses: Beware!
Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life.
Oct 15, 2018
Healthy Snack Choices
Step away from the vending machine.
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How to Treat Skin Conditions on the Foot
Nov 9, 2018
Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat those issues without a trip to the doctor.
Play NowHidden Sugars Could Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Nov 5, 2018
How much sugar is too much for kids? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner explains that a sugar-loaded diet contributes to childhood obesity. She recommends that children have no more than 45 grams of sugar in a day—the equivalent of about 15 sugar cubes—even when it comes to foods that we generally consider healthy, such as fruit juice and yogurt.
Play NowWhen Can My Child Stay Home Alone?
Oct 29, 2018
After-school programs can provide a safe place for children when parents may not be available. But as children age into preteens, when can they be allowed to stay home by themselves? Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about the different factors that vary from family to family and how to best prepare your preteen for staying home alone.
Play NowMy Period Came Early – Am I Normal?
Oct 24, 2018
Your menstrual cycle started too early, too late. There's too much, too little—it's irregular. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones describes the conditions of a "normal" period, what's not normal, and when you may need to see a physician.
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