Children's Health Information

Child Safety: 5 Backyard Dangers to Avoid

Millions of people are injured and thousands are killed each year in household mishaps, according to the Home Safety Council. Here, common mistakes to avoid this summer.

The Trouble With Celebrity Science

Yes, they're hot -- but can their health advice burn you?

Stressed Kids, Fatter Kids?

If you want your children to avoid a weight problem, watch their stress level.

Help for Ethiopia's Children

Watch a slide show of Dr. Rick Hodes in action and learn how to support his work.

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1Learn About the World Food Program
If you're devoted to helping end world hunger, start with breakfast. Find out how free breakfast programs are working to solve hunger and poverty issues around the globe.
2Kids and the Peanut Problem
News from the American Academy of Pediatrics says you serve trigger foods sooner than you may have thought.
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5Red Flags for Heavy Backpacks
How to nix the pain of heavy bags for the sake of your spine, and more.
6Conjoined Twins Find a Life Apart
Conjoined twins Kendra and Maliyah Herrin made medical history when they were separated. Here, for the first time, the family shares its story of love and survival.
7Smart Back-to-School Health Solutions
Hitting the books shouldn’t hurt. Help your favorite student get an A+ in health.
88 Delicious Lunchbox Recipes
Fill your child's lunchbox with these nutritious and delicious lunch ideas. Your kids will look forward to their daily trip to the cafeteria!
9Baby Teeth Bargains
How to start a lifetime of good dental habits.

25 Ways to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
25 Ways to stop smoking cigarettes and ways to quit smoking for good can help you towards a healthier, smoke-free life.
Thanksgiving Turkey 101
Before making a purchase, bulk up on your turkey knowledge so you can select the right bird for your Thanksgiving feast.
The Funniest Joke in the World
We have a winner for the World's Funniest Joke Contest! It's Sweden. Read on to see the gag that left them rolling in the aisles from here to Stockholm.
How to Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.

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