Twins and Premature Birth
To lower the chance of early births, women who are pregnant with twins typically see their doctors more often.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Diabetes Zone
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic and progressive condition, but it can be managed. With help for your family, your friends and your health care team, you can learn to take care of yourself and stay healthy.
Medication Zone
Today’s medicines are wonderful but it takes close cooperation with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure your treatment is safe and effective.
Skin Health Zone
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects you against bacteria, viruses, dirt, wind, heat and cold. And it serves as a "window" to the body, alerting doctors when something is wrong.
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Health Highlights: Nov. 22, 2009
Health Care Reform Bill Moves to Senate Floor for Debate
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Health Tip of the Day
How to Be a Better Parent
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Be playful with your child. It has a positive and long-term affect.
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Communicate. Verbalize how much you love your kids.
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Spend time with your child.
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Be reliable. If you say you're going to be there for a musical concert, be there so kids don't learn to be unreliable.
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Accept responsibility. Ensure that your kids are well-clothed, well-housed, well-fed and grow up with good character.
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Be open emotionally.