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Health and wellness
Keeping our community informed, with guidance on how to get healthy and live well.
Check out our most recent articles below!
- Ringworm in kids: treatment for this common school infection.
- Playground safety: how to prevent common injuries (and what to do when accidents happen).
- Meningitis in college students: symptoms, risks, and warning signs for parents.
- Is mono contagious? How long kids stay infectious and when they can go back to school.
- Impetigo in kids: recognizing and treating this common bacterial skin infection.
- Food allergy symptoms every parent should know (especially at school).
- Protecting your child’s vision: eye safety tips for school, sports, and play.
- Exercise-induced asthma: keeping your young athlete safe and active.
- 5 Things to know about this year’s flu shot.
- Acute fracture from a summer sports injury? Here's what to do next.
- Spotting hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD): a quick guide for parents.
- Grilling safety 101: how to avoid burns, flare-ups, and foodborne illness.
- Is it the summer flu? What parents should know about off-season illnesses.
- How contagious is strep throat? What parents need to know this school year.
- Stay safe on two wheels: essential bike and e-scooter safety tips.
- Where to get a sports physical near you: fast, easy, no appointment needed.
- Things that scare ER doctors may not be what you expect.
- Spider bites: home treatment tips and when to get medical help.
- Infected bug bite? How to spot the signs and when to visit urgent care.
- Swimming pool woes: how to deal with chlorine rash fast.
- Heat cramps: here’s what’s happening and how to get relief.
- Water safety 101: how to stay safe at the pool, beach, or lake.
- Got stung by a wasp? Here’s how to handle it safely.