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Age-appropriate gifts for infants

If you want to give an infant a toy, make sure that it is something plush and huggable.

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World AIDS Day: HIV/AIDS and teens

Did you know that 51% of young people with HIV in the United States do not know they are infected?

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Q&A: Can I feed my baby dairy?

Nutritionist Jessica McGee answers a reader’s question about feeding her baby dairy.

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Helping your child cope with shots

There are many strategies that you can use with your child to help reduce distress and fleeting pain associated with shots.

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Get the family moving after Thanksgiving

It’s important to fight the tryptophan, an amino acid in turkeys often associated with sleepiness, and get the family moving after Thanksgiving.