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Readers moved by Valentine's Day tip
Last week we shared Cathy Levan's tip for buying petroleum jelly in bulk and packing it into pill boxes to save on lip balm, and suggested it would be a great Valentine's Day gift. What better way to show someone your love than to make them more...Tags: Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Hellertown, Emmaus, Allentown
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Study finds kids with family history of allergies may be less likely to develop eczema if they live with a dog
L.A. UnleashedYoung children with a family history of allergies may be less likely to develop the allergic skin condition eczema if they live with a dog starting in infancy, a new study suggests. On the other hand, researchers found, living with...... -
'House' recap: The elephant in the room
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Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health
Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com.
April 29, 2013
Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...Tags: Menstruation, Seizures, Social Sciences, Environmental Issues, Heart Disease
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Prebiotics in baby formula and eczema: mixed picture
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - There's some evidence to suggest that putting prebiotics in baby formula protects children against the skin condition eczema, according to a fresh look at past research. The theory is that babies who can't breastfeed can drink...Tags: Physical Conditions, American Academy of Pediatrics, Sydney (Australia), Allergies, Wheezing
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Ditching dairy
"Canned salmon: It does a body good" doesn't pack quite the same punch as that other slogan. "Got edamame?" Not much better. They're worth remembering though, given a growing movement away from milk. Consumption is at its lowest level in 36 years,...
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Surviving the holiday season in good form
The holidays burst upon us every year with a veneer of joyousness, yet that bubbling of good cheer masks a series of rather dire seasonal warnings: Don't eat too many rich, fatty foods; don't drink to excess; don't forsake your exercise routine; and,...Tags: Video Games, Acne, Muscle, Anxiety, Hospitals and Clinics
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How to keep skin soft in winter
Special to the Los Angeles TimesCracked heels, chapped lips, scaly legs, fissured hands, skin so tight and parched it practically hurts to smile. All can be brought on by dry, hot Santa Ana winds common in the fall or by the cold weather and heated rooms of winter — and...Tags: Psoriasis, Chemical Industry, Cancer, Health, Weather
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Common skin conditions in kids are more than just an itch to scratch
Most new parents dream of their newborns with 10 fingers and 10 toes, and pretty, soft new baby skin. But as they grow, children can experience some very common skin conditions — some with an easy fix, and others a little more complex. Eleven-...
Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Pikesville, Chemical Industry, Medical Specialization, Health and Medical Professionals
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Popping pacifier into parent's mouth to clean it beneficial to baby, study claims
That old-fashioned way of cleaning your baby's pacifier with your own saliva could transfer germs that actually help boost the infant's immune system and stave off allergies, according to a recent study by Swedish researchers. But the study is also...
Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Physical Conditions, Allergies, Tooth Decay, Rush University Medical Center
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Food allergies: Local children adjust to life without some foods
PETOSKEY — When Julie Poquette packs her son, Jason’s, lunch, it’s not about what he will eat, but about what he can’t. Jason, 9, a third-grader at Ottawa Elementary in Petoskey, doesn’t know what peanut butter tastes like....
Tags: Health Organizations, Walnuts, Pecans, Health and Safety at School, Peanuts
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Skin Condition Prompts Child Abuse Investigation
pix11.com | @stephtsofliasA Queens family says they're being wrongly accused of abusing their 5-year-old daughter. All because of a skin condition. Andrew Schieffer, of Ridgewood, said he took his daughter with him to vote in the New York Republican Primary this week. Elizabeth...Tags: Ridgewood, Abusive Behavior, Skin Conditions, Child Abuse, Politics
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