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How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy

by Mary Kate Baumann, Posted Jun 13th 2011

There's nothing more irritating than a skin rash to set your summer activities back. Poison Ivy is among the most common skin rashes to get while ...There's nothing more irritating than poison ivy to set your summer activities back.
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First Lady Targets Healthy Habits for Toddler Set

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 9th 2011

First lady Michelle Obama visits CentroNia, a bilingual child care facility in Washington, Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Credit: Charles ...Michelle Obama announced a new national initiative to encourage child care centers to promote healthy eating and exercise habits.
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Infants Particularly Vulnerable to the Sun

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 7th 2011

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Sure, they're having a ball, but did they remember the sunscreen? Credit: Getty ...Pediatricians urge special protection for infants' skin.
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Head Lice: How to Get Rid of Those Creepy Crawlers

by Jessica Samakow, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

When one kid in school gets head lice, you know your kid is likely to be stuck in a hairy situation. It isn't long before your kid is itching and ...When one kid in school gets head lice, you know your kid is stuck in a hairy situation.
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Saving Precious Skin: Summer Skin Safety

by the editors at FoxNews.com, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

Author Jill Kargman, mother of three and skin cancer survivor, talks to Dr. Manny about how she protects her kid's skin. Watch the latest video at ...Author Jill Kargman, mother of three and skin cancer survivor, talks to Dr. Manny about how she protects her kid's skin.
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Hearing Problems Detected in Kids With a Little Bit of Spit

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 2nd 2011

Hearing problems can now be detected through saliva. Credit: Getty
Spit happens.
Don't knock it. You can learn a lot from a little ...New study could lead to widespread testing of newborns for hearing problems.
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Measles Pose Threat to Unvaccinated Infants

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 27th 2011

Children and adults who remain unvaccinated and develop measles put others in their community at risk. Credit: Getty Images The United ...U.S. seeing worst measles outbreak since 1996.
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How to Treat Cradle Cap

by Sally Worsham, Posted May 16th 2011

Watch Videos Related to Common Newborn Conditions
Use a toothbrush to scrub cradle cap. Credit: Getty Images Skin cells are ...Fortunately, this condition does not last longer than the infant's first year.
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