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Recurrent headaches in children: What to know and do

Headaches are very common in children. By the time they reach 18, essentially all kids will have had at least one. Most children get them rarely, usually with an illness. But some children get recurrent headaches. About 5% of kindergartners experience this problem, and the percentage goes up as children get older. By the time… Read More: Recurrent headaches in children: What to know and do »

What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When Pregnant or Breastfeeding

October 16, 2019 — Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products have become increasingly available in recent years, with new and different types of products appearing all the time. These products raise questions and concerns for many consumers. And if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you might have even more questions about whether these products are safe for… Read More: What You Should Know About Using Cannabis, Including CBD, When… »

Popular heartburn drug ranitidine recalled: What you need to know and do

If you or a family member take ranitidine (Zantac) to relieve heartburn, you may have heard that the FDA has found a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) in it. The story is unfolding quickly and many details remain murky. Here is what we know so far and what you should do.… Read More: Popular heartburn drug ranitidine recalled: What you need to know… »