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Packing a healthy school lunch

Learn how to pack nutritious and delicious school lunches for your child, with age-appropriate meal ideas and tips.

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What parents need to know about congenital heart disease

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40,000 infants born in the United States each year will have a congenital heart defect or heart disease.

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Young women and iron-deficiency anemia

One of the most common causes of iron-deficiency anemia in girls and young women are heavy menstrual periods.

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My baby is 12 months old and will only drink from bottles while asleep

Since my baby was 4-5 months old, she would only drink her bottles while asleep. She is now 12 months and does the same thing.

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Children and Ramadan fasting

Parents should assess their children’s ability to fast based on their health, activity level, tolerance to hunger and eating frequency.