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11 Foods That Help With Period Cramps — and the Ones to Avoid

By Joanna Foley, RD • Jul 29, 2026
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What Helps With Period Cramps? 5 OTC Medications, Plus Home Remedies

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • Jul 21, 2026
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A Healthy Back to School: 7 Pharmacist Tips to Make the New School Year a Success

By Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS • Jul 16, 2026
4 Tips to Spot a Fad Diet That Probably Won’t Work
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Can Crash Diets Affect Your Health?

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9 Signs Your Daughter Is About to Start Her Period

By Alicia Stevens, MD • Jan 22, 2026
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Are Teens Eligible for Weight-Loss Medications or Surgery?

By Louisa Salisbury, MD • Dec 19, 2025
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These Coping Skills Can Help Kids and Teens Manage Anxiety and Stress

By Ana Gascon • Nov 19, 2025
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Teens and the Flu: Signs, Treatment, and When to Call a Doctor

By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP • Oct 10, 2025
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Can You Outgrow ADHD? How Symptoms Change With Age

By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP • Jul 21, 2025
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First Time Using a Tampon? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH • Mar 3, 2025
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Can Kids Drink Protein Shakes?

By Cara Rosenbloom, RD • Dec 18, 2024
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Arsenic and Lead Found in Tampons: Are Heavy Metals in Tampons Really a Risk?

By Cathy Garrard • Nov 1, 2024
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Guide to Household Substances That Can Be Misused — and Lead to Addiction or Abuse

By Christina Palmer, MD • Sep 11, 2024
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What’s the Best Skin Care for Preteens? An Expert’s Tips for Building a Daily Routine

By Jennifer Fisher, MMSc, PA-C • Sep 11, 2024
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9 Midol Side Effects You Should Know About

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • Aug 6, 2024
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12 Foods High in Zinc, an Essential Immune-Boosting Mineral

By Lauren Armstrong, RDN • Jul 8, 2024
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Dextromethorphan Misuse: Understanding the Dangers of a Cough Syrup High

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • May 28, 2024
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What Is Virginity and What Does Losing It Mean? The Answer Is Different for Everyone

By Kerry R. McGee, MD, FAAP • Apr 29, 2024
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7 Warning Signs Your Child May Be Thinking About Suicide

By Liz Talago, MEd • Feb 21, 2024
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6 Pamprin Side Effects You Should Know About

By Nicole E. Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, NCMP • Feb 1, 2024
Does It Really Take 7 Years to Digest Gum?
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What Happens If You Swallow Gum?

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Social-Emotional Development: What Parents Should Know

By Jennie Bedsworth, LCSW • Nov 27, 2023
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Understanding Grooming: How to Recognize Early Signs of Sexual Abuse

By Courtney Blackledge, LCMHC, LCAS • Sep 20, 2023
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9 Ways Social Media Use Affects Teens

By Emily Guarnotta, PsyD • Sep 6, 2023