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Family and Child Health
You, Your Doctor, and Your Cholesterol Levels
Are you reaching your cholesterol targets? Find out what cholesterol targets are, why it's so important to reach them, and how you can work with your doctor to reach your targets.
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The basics
- 4 kinds of supersnacks your kids need
- 6 cell phone safety wake-up calls
- 7 holiday foods to savour - in moderation
- 8 tips for choosing sunglasses
- 9 ways to warm up this winter
Pregnancy
- Anesthesiology: what to discuss
- Avoiding foodborne illness during pregnancy
- Caesarean section: know the risks
- Caesarean section: why me?
- Epidural: what is it?
Research news
- Study: Antibiotics overprescribed for kids' sore throats
- Study: Assisted reproduction may increase risk for postpartum depression
- Study: Bacteria beats baby's eczema
- Study: Breast cancer risk rises with heavy placenta
- Study: Breastfeeding for longer may lessen weight troubles later in life
Health features
- Autumn Health
- 14 Ways You Damage Your Teeth
- 2008: The Year in Health News
- 2008: The Year in Health Research
- Active Living
Health tools
- Allergy proofing
- Allergy triggers
- Body mass index calculator
- Ideal weight range calculator
- Keep your kids healthy
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About this channel
Childhood is full of health problems, from runny noses and coughs to potentially fatal infections and congenital illnesses. You want to know as much as possible so your children grow up healthy and fit. We give you clear, direct, doctor-reviewed information on many common childhood ailments. But remember - when your child is sick, never hesitate to see a doctor.