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Flip-flop warning: These shoes aren’t made for walking  Featured
Flip-flop warning: These shoes aren’t made for walking
Summertime means sandals and flip-flops, but experts say wearing flimsy footwear can wreak havoc on your feet.
Heart disease won’t define me 
Heart disease won’t define me
After surviving a heart attack, 33-year-old, Dan Cavanaugh, is living life to the fullest and training for the Chicago Marathon to boot.
Tide turning in the fight against childhood obesity? 
Tide turning in the fight against childhood obesity?
A new report shows a decline in obesity rates among low-income preschoolers in 19 states. Could this be a trend?
Dating violence shockingly common among teens 
Dating violence shockingly common among teens
One in three teens will experience an abusive relationship in their lifetime, according to new research. Here’s what you need to know.
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers 
Sugary drinks tied to obesity in preschoolers
A new study links sweetened drinks to excessive weight gain in kids as young as four years old.
4 tips to finding the right school backpack 
4 tips to finding the right school backpack
Our pediatrician offers tips for picking the best backpack for kids to help prevent back injuries.
Teen’s death puts allergic reactions in national spotlight 
Teen’s death puts allergic reactions in national spotlight
As more children are diagnosed with serious food allergies, parents should know how to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction.