Health Feature Archive
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TEETHING TRUTHS AND MYTHS
Find out which symptoms are -- and aren't -- associated with teething.
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COPING WITH BAD NEWS
The father of a child born with Down syndrome and a heart condition shares suggestions for coping with bad news about your baby's development.
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FOLIC ACID FOR GOOD MEASURE
Learn how -- and why it's important -- to get optimal folate benefits.
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WINTER WARNING ABOUT WHOOPING COUGH
Information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
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WHAT'S NEW IN VACCINES
Nina Livingston, M.D., explains some important new developments and how they could affect your child.
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FISH ALERT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
Learn which fish are safe which and which to avoid during pregnancy.
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YOUR MINERAL NEEDS
A guide to the minerals you'll need and where to find them.
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FOODS TO AVOID DURING PREGNANCY
Guidelines for avoiding potentially harmful foods for you and your baby.
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INFANT NAIL CARE
How to safely give baby a manicure and pedicure.
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HOW TO FIND A GOOD PEDIATRICIAN
Steven Shelov, M.D., provides guidelines on finding the right pediatrician for your baby.
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BIRTH CONTROL AFTER THE BABY
Factors to consider when choosing your post-partum contraception method.
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YOUR PERIOD AFTER PREGNANCY
Questions and answers regarding common menstrual irregularities that occur after giving birth.
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FEEDING 101: WHEN TO INTRODUCE SOLID FOODS
Tips and guidelines on introducing solid foods, from pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler.
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IT'S BATH TIME!
Some tips and guidelines for good, clean fun.
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YOUR VITAMIN NEEDS
A rundown of important vitamins and their best dietary sources.
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GETTING BACK TO YOUR PRE-PREGNANCY WEIGHT
Try these simple suggestions to help make healthful eating and exercise a part of your everyday life.
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IS YOUR BABY READY FOR SOLID FOODS?
When-and-how guidelines for introducing solid foods.
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TRACKING VACCINES
Print out a guide to your baby's vaccinations.
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THE CIRCUMCISION DEBATE
Facts to help you make a decision about your baby.
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DEALING WITH THE BABY BLUES
Causes -- and solutions -- for post-partum blues.
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THE ART OF EATING FOR TWO
The art of eating wholesome, nutritious foods for you and your baby.
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GIVING MEDICINE TO INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Safety measures for administering medicine.
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UMBILICAL CORD BLOOD: A PRECIOUS RESOURCE
The medical value of preserving umbilical cord blood.
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DEALING WITH COMMON AILMENTS DURING PREGNANCY
Treating colds, headaches and other ailments more safely during pregnancy.
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SHOULD MY BABY BE CIRCUMSIZED?
Mamatha Sundaresh, M.D., explores issues related to circumcision.
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THE PREGNANT VEGETARIAN
How to safely maintain your vegetarian diet throughout your pregnancy.
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POST-CONCEPTION PRECONCEPTIONS
Common early pregnancy exposures that shouldn't worry you... and a warning about a few that should.
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FEVERS: WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR
Pervez Faruqi, Attending Pediatrician at Infants and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn discusses fever management.
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KITTY LITTER AND PREGNANCY
Your cat may pose a threat to your baby's health.
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WHEN A COLD IS NOT A COLD
Sometimes the symptoms we associate with a cold actually signal another upper respiratory infection. Dr. Marcus identifies the common cold and other ills that may be mistaken for a cold.
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BABY POOP: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY!
The low-down on what's what when it comes to baby BMs.
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SUNSCREEN FOR BABIES
Dr. Lita Aeder provides guidance on protecting baby's skin from the sun.
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TRICKS FOR TREATING CRADLE CAP
Tips for treating the benign skin condition of your baby's scalp.
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WELL-BABY EXAMS
Find out what you can expect from your baby's first visits to the pediatrician.
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HOW TO USE A HUMIDIFIER SAFELY
Choosing, placing, using and cleaning a humidifier safely.
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A NEW MOM'S GUIDE TO GETTING THE SLEEP SHE NEEDS
Strategies for avoiding sleep deprivation.
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FIRST TRIMESTER DOCTOR VISITS
One of the most complete physical examinations a healthy person will ever have.
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SECOND TRIMESTER DOCTOR VISITS
Monitoring your weight gain, and a battery of tests.
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THIRD TRIMESTER DOCTOR VISITS
More tests and weight monitoring, and development of birth plan and understanding labor.
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BABY MEALS MADE EASY: RECIPES AND FEEDING TIPS
Learn to make simple homemade baby food.
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BABY SPIT-UP: WHAT'S NORMAL, WHAT'S NOT
Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler, MD explains the causes of infant vomiting, and how to alleviate it.
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PRENATAL GENETIC TESTING
A guide to the tests that can detect the presence of birth defects and other abnormalities.
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DOES YOUR BABY NEED VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS?
Beth Weinhouse outlines the special considerations governing your baby's need for vitamin supplements.
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UNDERSTANDING PICKY EATERS
Doctors Aviva Schein and Ravi Raheja shed light on why a growing child may become fickle eater.
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WHY EATING RIGHT IS SO IMPORTANT
Your diet is your baby's source of nutrients -- eating well is critical.
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COMMON INFANT AILMENTS
How to spot and treat common ills, but always consult your doctor first.
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TEETHING GUIDE
Cathy Garrard guides you through understanding what to expect, what's normal, and what you can do to help during your baby's teething process.
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HELP FOR COLICKY BABIES
Methods to try to soothe a colicky baby.
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THE UMBILICAL CORD REMNANT
Learn how to care for it and the red flag symptoms of infection.
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BABY'S HEALTH: SICK ALERTS
Mike Kelly, Pediatric Intensivist at Maimonides Medical Center, explains the signs to look for to identify a sick child.
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INFANT MASSAGE
Techniques and benefits of baby massage to promote health and bonding.
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IMMUNIZATIONS IN CHILDREN
Linda Ho, M.D., answers some of the most common questions parents ask about immunizations.
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FOOD ALLERGIES: THEY'RE NOT AS COMMON AS YOU THINK
Michael G. Marcus, M.D., looks at testing and treatment for pediatric food allergies.
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BEDTIME BLUES
Dr. Mindell offers tips on sleep deprivation.
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HOW DOES YOUR BABY GROW?
Doris Taha, M.D., and Henry Anhalt, D.O. discuss baby's growth during the first year.
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ENERGY BOOSTERS
Learn what foods will help keep your energy up.
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FOOD ALLERGIES IN BABIES
Pediatric gastroenterologist Graciela Wetzler explains the basics of food allergies.
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YOUR BABY'S FIRST TASTE OF SOLID FOODS
Some tips for starting off on the right food with solid foods.
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SOLID FOODS CHART
Track your baby's solid-foods progress with our handy chart.
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TEST YOUR SUPPLEMENT SAVVY
How much do you know about supplements? Take our quiz and find out!
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BABY VACCINES
Our guide to the basics of your baby's vaccines.
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PREPARING AND STORING FORMULA
Make sure your baby's formula is as safe as it is nutritious.
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KEEPING YOUR BABY WARM
Tips for keeping your baby at the right temperature.
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RSV: WHEN COLDS BECOME SERIOUS
Prevention and treatment of the most common cause of acute bronchiolitis.
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR BABY'S SKIN THIS WINTER
Keep baby's skin healthy during the cold, dry season.
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HOW MUCH FORMULA DOES YOUR BABY NEED?
Vital signs for determining how much to feed your baby.
Your Cooing Two-Month-OldTrack the milestones and developments of your two-month-old baby.
Teething Truths and MythsFind out which symptoms are -- and aren't -- associated with teething.
Common Causes of InfertilityA look at common conditions that can hinder pregnancy, and ways to treat them.