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Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.

Keeping your child safe and healthy partly depends on keeping them away from harmful habits and behaviors, including smoking, alcohol, violence, and sexual activities that can harm them.

We scrutinize the latest research and cut through the hype. We keep information from studies and reports up on our website as long as they are accurate and useful. Sometimes the best studies are a few years old.

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Can Listening to Music Improve Your Workout?

Listening to music while exercising can help improve the quality of your workout by increasing your stamina and putting you in a better mood.

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Swimming Pool Safety: Don’t Pee in the Pool (It’s Worse than Gross!)

Swimming is a healthful and fun activity that many people enjoy, but a few tips can make swimming safer and healthier for everyone.

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To Tamiflu or Not to Tamiflu? Are other flu treatments Better?

When the flu is hitting hard you may have friends, relatives, or co- workers that are getting sick. Here is the information you need to know about current treatment options for the flu.

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What You Need to Know About the Measles and Vaccines

Measles is in the news, and many parents are wondering if their children are at risk. Here is what you need to know.

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Affordable Health Insurance At Risk

Congress is up to something.

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