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The best seat is one that fits your child, fits your vehicle and is used properly and consistently. More »

 
 
 
 

Numerous children each year are affected by illnesses that could have been prevented through routine vaccinations. More »

 
 
 
Kids Shouldn't Skip Back-To-School Eye Exam

Author: SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, St. Louis
Topics: Children's Health, Eye Health

 

Before your child heads back to the classroom, remember to have your child's vision checked. More »

 
 
 
Determining Headache Triggers Can Lead To Appropriate Treatment

Author: Glenn Brothers, D.O., Family Practice Physician, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Louis
Topics: Headaches & Migraines

 

One of the most common, if not the most apparent, source of head pain may be your diet. More »

 
 
 
Cord Blood: To Bank or Not To Bank?

Author: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, Kansas City, Mo.
Topics: Children's Health, Pregnancy & Infant Health

 

Cord blood is the blood that remains in your baby's umbilical cord after the cord has been cut. Doctors have discovered that cord blood, like bone marrow, is a rich source of unique stem cells that can be used in medical treatments. More »

 
 
 
Keep Biting Insects At Bay

Author: Andrew Karanas, M.D., Vice President of Medical Affairs, SSM DePaul Health Center, St. Louis
Topics: Infectious Diseases, Insects & Bites, Viral Infections

 

A picnic in the park can be an enjoyable way to spend a meal. With proper protection, you can avoid insects that will turn you into their lunch. More »

 
 
 
Take Quick Action For Stroke Recovery

Author: Nirav A. Vora, M.D., Neuro-interventionalist, SSM Neurosciences Institute at SSM DePaul Hospital
Topics: Heart Health, Preventive Health Care, Vascular Health

 

The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »

 
 
 
 

You can control five risk factors to reduce your chance of developing heart disease. More »

 
 
 
H1N1 Influenza

Author: Dave Dillon, Missouri Hospital Association
Topics: Cold & Flu, Infectious Diseases, Viral Infections

 

H1N1 Influenza is so last year, right? As it turns out, it’s not. Just because we’re not hearing about it, doesn’t mean it’s gone. More »