Twins and Premature Birth
To lower the chance of early births, women who are pregnant with twins typically see their doctors more often.
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Your Complete Guide to Being Well and Staying Healthy
Diet and Nutrition Zone
Could your diet use a nutritional tune-up? A healthful diet has many
benefits and it doesn’t have to be bland and boring. Add color to your
plate with fresh fruit and vegetables, choose whole grains and low-fat
dairy, and keep an eye on your portion size. Aim for balance, variety,
flexibility and moderation.
Hepatitis Zone
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver most commonly caused by one of several viruses. More than 150,000 hepatitis infections occur annually in the United States, but the different viruses produce different outcomes for these infections.
Skin Health Zone
The skin is your body's largest organ. It protects you against bacteria, viruses, dirt, wind, heat and cold. And it serves as a "window" to the body, alerting doctors when something is wrong.
Health Tip of the Day
How to Bathe a Baby
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Assemble two towels, two washcloths, baby soap and shampoo, a clean diaper, clothes and a blanket in the bathroom.
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Fill the bathtub with warm (not hot) water.
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Wash the head and shampoo the scalp before putting the baby into a tub. Rinse and pat dry.
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Lay the baby on the counter and unbundle her. Clean the diaper area with a washcloth before placing her in the bathtub.
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Once your baby is in the tub, hold her head in one hand. Wash her body with soap and a second clean washcloth.
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Dry your baby well. After dressing her, bundle her in a blanket.