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When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids’ ability to self-soothe […]

Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents don’t happen when […]

When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a friend — you probably didn’t learn that up to one […]

Last year, headlines describing a study about artificial intelligence (AI) were eye-catching, to say the least: ChatGPT Rated as Better Than Real Doctors for Empathy, […]

What is a drought? A drought is a prolonged dry period without rain. In the last few decades, droughts are occurring more frequently worldwide. With […]

Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a century. In 2023 the FDA […]

Don’t worry. It’s good advice if you can take it. Of course that’s not always easy, especially for health concerns. The truth is: it’s impossible […]

At a dental appointment last month, I spotted a lead vest hanging unassumingly on the wall of the exam room as soon as I walked […]

Many health-conscious consumers have already cut back on hamburgers, steaks, and deli meats, often by swapping in poultry or seafood. Those protein sources are better […]