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Prematurity Awareness Month: Risks and Warning Signs of Premature Birth

Prematurity Awareness Month: Risks and Warning Signs of Premature Birth

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According to the March of Dimes (MOD), 1 in 8 babies are born prematurely in the United States every day. Many preterm babies that survive face long stays in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in order to be treated for serious medical complications.…
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Medical Myth Buster: Eating Turkey Makes You Sleepy

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Myth: Eating Turkey Makes You Sleepy Bust: The first time I heard this was from a friend of mine who didn’t want to have a turkey sandwich for lunch because “it would make her very sleepy and tired”. I had no idea what she was talking…
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Why an Annual Checkup is So Important for Moms

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As mothers juggle many responsibilities, we often forget to take care of ourselves. But moms cannot afford to get sick, and the best way to stay healthy is through prevention, early intervention, and management of chronic conditions. That’s…
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Texans Living in Fear of West Nile Virus

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Being in Texas during the worst outbreak of West Nile virus in the state’s history has me living in fear for my children’s safety. I know the odds of anyone in my family contracting West Nile virus from infected mosquitoes are slim.…
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The Best Small Pet for Your Kids

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Having a small pet can not only be a fun and exciting experience for kids, but for the entire family as well. In addition, a positive pet experience can teach children valuable life lessons which can help them succeed in other areas of their…
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Living and Coping with Vitiligo

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As a teacher for many years now, I take people for who they are, and not what they look like. I guess this is what happened when I met Telisha for the very first time, and why I didn´t notice she was a little different.Telisha is a counselor…
Back-to-School Immunization Checklist!

Back-to-School Immunization Checklist!

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Don’t let your child fall ill from a disease that could have been prevented by a childhood immunization. As September approaches and you put together your back-to-school checklist, keep in mind that certain vaccines are required before…

Mommies Can’t Get Sick! Cold Busters to the Rescue

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Mothers cannot afford to get sick. But sometimes, the stresses of parenting can leave our immune system vulnerable and unable to fight disease. While moms may be washing their hands throughout the day to avoid germs, they find themselves in…
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What No One Tells You About Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding is hard, really hard. The books, videos, and even mothers who have done it seem to always say what a lovely, rewarding experience nursing is. So often, the difficulties are left out and are only discovered by the poor new mommy…