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Medication safety for children: important advice for caregivers

Each year, an estimated 71,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for accidental medication poisonings, many of which are caused by dosing mistakes. Thankfully, while most issues are resolved by health care professionals or poison control resources, extreme cases that go untreated can result in complications, particularly in very young children. Experts provide tips on how to avoid common medicine mistakes.

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It's not too late for a flu shot: What you may want to know

Pharmacies, doctors' offices and walk-in clinics - you have more opportunities than ever before to get that all-important annual flu shot. But if you'll be getting yours somewhere other than the doctor's office, you might wonder just who is giving you that shot and what that person's qualifications are.

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Five tricks for celebrating the holidays with smart and satisfying choices

Just because the holidays include decadent indulgences, it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the celebrations and treats you love. Here are five tips and tricks to keep your taste buds rejoicing and your holidays delightful.

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Make New Year's resolutions close to home

As each year comes to a close, people begin to make resolutions - typically, vowing to start something new in the year ahead, such as lose weight, get a new job, start volunteering and so on. Making resolutions is easy; the hard part is keeping them. However, there are a few things you can do at home that might actually help you achieve some of your New Year's goals. Start 2012 on the right foot with this list of easy home updates and tips to help conquer your New Year's resolutions.

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Anti-aging beauty tips can help you prove that age is just a number

In a society focused on youth, aging remains a fact of life. Thankfully, scientific advancements and product innovations make it easier than ever to diminish dreaded signs of aging.

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