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Oh, those queasy carnival rides!

The fair's in town, and so is the roller coaster that goes up and down and all around. Follow these tips to prevent motion sickness from ruining a fun family outing.


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The lousy side of back-to-school

Cases of head lice tend to peak around the time kids go back to school. So if your child starts scratching his or her head a lot, it might not be the homework.
Find out what to do in case of infestation.


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Few parents stick to safe-sleep rules
for babies

Research has shown that a number of factors can raise a baby's risk for SIDS or other sleep-related death, such as suffocation. That's why the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidelines for safe sleep. But many parents aren't following them.


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When the pounds won't come off

The latest device approved to treat obesity is called the gastric emptying system. But if emptying your stomach through a tube doesn't appeal to you, you do have other options. Learn more about what you can do when lifestyle and diet aren't enough.


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Newborns and the Zika virus

It's important for moms to know that not every baby who tests positive for the Zika virus will have health problems. But CDC has released care guidelines to help ensure that all infants exposed to Zika get the tests and monitoring they need.
What can concerned moms expect?


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