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If you own a gun for sport or protection, your child should never have access to it. Keep all guns and ammunition out of reach. And even if you don’t have a gun at home, talk to your child about gun safety.

The weight you gain now is not just extra fat. It is also the weight of your baby. And it is the increased blood and fluids to support the baby.

Because seizures may happen at any time, it helps to be prepared. This is true even if medicine usually keeps your seizures under control. Start by telling those you live and work with about your health condition. Make sure they know what to do if a seizure happens

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of disorders in which a child's brain doesn't develop normally. Autism or autistic disorder is the most severe form of ASD. Symptoms often appear before age 3 and persist throughout the child's lifetime. These symptoms can vary widely.

Learn all about tick bites, including removing a tick, common symptoms of tick-borne diseases, and when to get medical help after a bite.

The hip is a common place for a fracture after a fall—especially in older people. Hip fractures are even more likely in people with osteoporosis.

Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs that cause infection. Read on for helpful tips about handwashing correctly.

Neutropenia is a condition in which the body has a very low number of white blood cells. Because white blood cells attack harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi, neutropenia increases the risk for infections.

Talking with your family about cancer and the emotions that arise is not a one-time discussion but rather a series of talks that will continue through your treatment.