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Factors to consider when having ‘the talk with your child

Rather than just focusing on the mechanics of how babies are born, consider broadening the discussion based on the child’s age and ability to understand concepts.

Sleeping may help improve memories

A new study suggests the answers you’re stumped to remember while awake may be easier to recall after a night’s sleep.

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Guideline to drink 8 glasses of water daily is a myth, study says

Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day keeps the doctor away — or does it? Researchers out of Harvard revealed it may be best to forget everything we’ve always known about proper hydration, according to a new report in the Harvard Health Letter.

 
Kroger pulls four spices from shelves due to salmonella risk

A positive test for salmonella has caused Kroger to recall four of its seasonings. The grocery store chain is recalling Kroger Ground Cinnamon, Kroger Garlic Power, Kroger Coarse Ground Black Pepper and Kroger Bac’n Buds.

How to kick that sugar addiction to the curb

Although sugar is sweet to our taste buds, it can sour our health. Added sugar can pack on the pounds and cause associated problems of obesity, including diabetes. More recently, researchers have discovered that added sugar, on its own, regardless of other health problems, can more than double the risk of death from heart disease!

3rd Planned Parenthood video released by anti-abortion group

The anti-abortion group targeting Planned Parenthood released another video Tuesday, this one featuring an interview with a woman who says she worked in a clinic procuring tissue from aborted fetuses.

Avoid the ice cream by looking at bugs — seriously

Looking to cut back on dessert and shed a few pounds? The University of Colorado School of Medicine suggests cockroaches — or pictures of the little buggers, at least.

Why are teens having less sex? Blame the Internet

The Internet may be responsible for selfies and misinformation, but it might also be a reason teens are becoming more responsible when it comes to their health.

69-year-old learns to cope after sudden hearing loss

The phone ringing. The baby crying. Hearing the world around us is an ability many people take for granted. But not Lin Adams, age 69.

Macular degeneration repaired by mini-telescope

Macular degeneration can deprive its victims of their central vision and render them blind. A new procedure coming to the Las Vegas Valley can literally bring eyesight to the blind.

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