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Children's cold medicine warning
The FDA is trying to decide if it should recall children's over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Americans are more stressed than just 6 months ago. October is SIDS Awareness Month. Video
Family Healthcast: Walkstation Update!
You might remember a few weeks ago we showed a device called the Walkstation and we told you how two of our news producers had volunteered to walk and work at the same time. Video
Family Healthcast: Teens using prescription drugs
This has been the mildest season for West Nile virus in seven years. Caring touch not only lowers stress hormones it actually enhances a hormone believed to fight stress. Preventing drug abuse among teens Video
Family Healthcast: UAMS Topping Out Ceremony
UAMS “Topping Out” Ceremony; Tainted Milk Update; Stroke Victims and Mirrors
Family Healthcast: Zumba!
The head of the Chinese agency that monitors food and product safety has resigned; Benefits of acupuncture; Zumba fitness could be a fun way to get in shape. Video
Family Health: Tainted Formula Update
More newborns have died after consuming tainted baby formula in China; New research about the way a baby is born and bonding; Electronic cigarettes could be harmful. Video
Health News
Types of surgery
There are many different types of surgery that can involve the eyes. You may undergo surgery to repair or remove various parts of your eye, such the cornea, eyelids, retina, and lens.
Health Guide - Slideshow
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Allergies
Like a toppling line of dominoes, one allergic reaction can lead to another. If you've ever suffered hay fever or other allergies, you know that the sinuses are the first to go.

Ears
One in three Americans over the age of 65 suffer some degree of hearing impairment. By the age of 85, fifty-eight percent have hearing loss in one or both ears.

General Information
When you were a child, you probably spun around and around until you made yourself dizzy. What you were doing was confusing the part of your ear that controls balance.

Family and Leisure
Family Summer Travel Tips
Keep your whole family entertained in the car with these tips.

10 Ways to Give Emotional Support
If your partner is having a rough time, pull out all the stops.

Good Books for Babies and Toddlers
Judges pick the 10 best books for children up to 18 months.

Family Tips for Business Travelers
Business travel can be a positive element of your family life.
Health Brief
How to Kick the Habit
The most important part for a person who wants to quit smoking is that the person is motivated and committed to what is a difficult process.

Nicotine Gum
Approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1984, nicotine gum is the oldest nicotine-replacement therapy. It comes in two strength levels and reduces cravings by releasing nicotine into the bloodstream.

Nicotine Patches
Approved by the FDA in 1991, patches release nicotine through the skin, reducing withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and lack of concentration.

Nicotine Spray & Inhaler
These two more recent nicotine-replacement strategies work in a similar manner to the gum and patch. Both the nasal spray and the inhaler are prescription items.

Hypnosis & Acupuncture
Two of the oldest and most popular cessation methods are also the most hotly debated. Some doctors who have reviewed extensive scientific data say they have found no evidence to endorse these as effective treatments.

Cold Turkey
Arguably the toughest method of cessation, though many ex-smokers say it allowed them to remain in control. It is certainly the cheapest.





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