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Family Healthcast: Children Can Ruin Happiness
Can kids spoil happiness? When women should get tested for different diseases. Plus, today's Doctor on Call question. Video
Health Focus: Baby Skin Problems
There can be some problems keeping a baby’s skin healthy, problems that can be treated. Video
Family Healthcast: Another Reason to Sleep
One more reason to get those 8 hours; Middle age moms are more stressed than anyone; Allergists are trying to get rid of peanut allergies all together. Video
9 Ways to Fight Health Insurance Companies
Some health insurance companies can make it hard for you to get the money you are entitled to. Many of them deny claims in order to save the company money. Video
Family Healthcast: Cheaper Drugs
Wal-Mart is expanding its discounted prescription drug program; losing weight is hard no matter how much you diet; and signs of head and neck cancer. Video
What will you look like in 10 years?
It may now be possible to find out what you will like in the future with a "magic mirror" that gives you a reflection that ages you and reflects the toll that bad habits may be taking on your life. Video
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Filling defects
Your own tissue can be used to improve changes in your appearance from trauma, acne, or the effects of aging. For small areas, like acne scars or your 'lipstick line,' laser dermal grafts are used to help restore natural proportions.
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Allergies
Like a toppling line of dominoes, one allergic reaction can lead to another. If you've ever suffered hay fever or other allergies, you know that the sinuses are the first to go.

Ears
One in three Americans over the age of 65 suffer some degree of hearing impairment. By the age of 85, fifty-eight percent have hearing loss in one or both ears.

General Information
When you were a child, you probably spun around and around until you made yourself dizzy. What you were doing was confusing the part of your ear that controls balance.

Family and Leisure
Family Summer Travel Tips
Keep your whole family entertained in the car with these tips.

10 Ways to Give Emotional Support
If your partner is having a rough time, pull out all the stops.

Good Books for Babies and Toddlers
Judges pick the 10 best books for children up to 18 months.

Family Tips for Business Travelers
Business travel can be a positive element of your family life.
Health Brief
How to Kick the Habit
The most important part for a person who wants to quit smoking is that the person is motivated and committed to what is a difficult process.

Nicotine Gum
Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1984, nicotine gum is the oldest nicotine-replacement therapy. It comes in two strength levels and reduces cravings by releasing nicotine into the bloodstream.

Nicotine Patches
Approved by the FDA in 1991, patches release nicotine through the skin, reducing withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and lack of concentration.

Nicotine Spray & Inhaler
These two more recent nicotine-replacement strategies work in a similar manner to the gum and patch. Both the nasal spray and the inhaler are prescription items.

Hypnosis & Acupuncture
Two of the oldest and most popular cessation methods are also the most hotly debated. Some doctors who have reviewed extensive scientific data say they have found no evidence to endorse these as effective treatments.

Cold Turkey
Arguably the toughest method of cessation, though many ex-smokers say it allowed them to remain in control. It is certainly the cheapest.
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Thermal Scans Detect Arthritis Sooner
A new imaging device helps doctors detect early signs of arthritis





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