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When to Get an Eye Exam
During an eye exam, an eye healthcare provider looks at your health history and gives you a series of eye tests. The tests are done to check the health of your eyes.
When Tragedy Strikes: Talking to Kids About Scary Events
While tragedies have always been a part of life, technology has made it easier than ever for kids to learn about bad things that are happening all over the world. If your instinct as a parent is to shelter them from all that’s grim, that’s understandable—but of course it’s impossible.
When You Have Eye Allergies
Eye allergies often affect both eyes. Read on to learn some tips for self-care, and when to seek help from your healthcare provider.
When Your Child Has Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of a bone by a germ (bacteria or fungus). In children, infection in the long bones of the arms and legs are most common. Read on to learn more about this condition, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
When Your Weight Gain Is Caused by Medicine
Some medicines can cause you to put on weight. How much weight, if any, that you gain depends on a number of factors.
When You're Taking Heart Medicines
These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.
Where to Get Medical Care
Many forms of emergency treatment take place outside the emergency room, and even many surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room.
Where to Turn for Mental Health
It's normal to feel stressed or anxious now and then. But it's time to call for help if emotional issues interfere with your life, your job or your personal relationships.
Whole-Grain Party Mix
You can make a healthier party mix by using whole-grain cereals, olive oil instead of butter or margarine, and soy nuts or wasabi peas rather than the usual mixed nuts.
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) in Adults
Detailed information on whooping cough, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Why Children Get Carsick—And What to Do
A look at why kids get carsick, with helpful tips for prevention—and what to do if it occurs.
Why Healthcare Providers Remove Cataracts
When cataracts affect your ability to function, it's time to think about surgery. Here's what you need to know.