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How to tackle summer football workouts without heat illness

Heat illness happens when the body’s core temperature rises faster than the body can cool itself down and presents in a spectrum of disease and symptoms.

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How to read an over-the-counter medication label

Whether it is a stick of lip balm or a bottle of DayQuil, certain information must appear on the medication label.

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How to read a prescription medication label

It’s important to follow the instructions when giving your child prescription medication. Here’s how to read the label on the bottle.

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Concussion recovery: rest might not always be best

A new study found that, contrary to widespread belief, extended rest may not always be best for concussion recovery in kids.

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The dangers of button batteries

When swallowed, button batteries pose a high risk for injury and complications, including death, because of the chemical reaction they can cause in the esophagus, or food pipe.