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Magnets, sound, and batteries: Choosing safe toys

The holidays feel more important than usual this year as the pandemic rages around us; we all are looking for something to enjoy. And a big part of holiday enjoyment for families is, of course, buying toys. As parents, friends, and family set out to ...

By Claire McCarthy, MD | August 16th, 2024 View More >

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Shingles: What triggers this painful, burning rash?

If you’re like 95% of American adults, you had chickenpox as a kid. Before the United States started its widespread vaccination program in 1995, there were roughly four million cases of chickenpox every year. So, most people suffered through an inf ...

By Kelly Bilodeau | August 16th, 2024 View More >

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Holiday jangle: Tricky conversations around COVID safety with family and friends

This holiday season, many of us are discussing topics with loved ones that may have seemed unimaginable just a year ago. “What do you mean, you aren’t coming to your cousin’s house for the holiday party? We’ve been going there for 20 years! " ...

By Melissa Brodrick, MEd and Justin Neiman | August 16th, 2024 View More >