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The Dangers of Distracted Driving
Teens are the most at-risk of distracted driving due to being new to behind the wheel. Limit your teen's distractions to promote safe driving habits.
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10 Ways to Keep Your Body Healthy
Learn more about the ten easy ways to improve your health that are suggested in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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Puppy Love
Walking on four legs and wagging his tail every step of the way, this beloved golden doodle is a welcomed presence in the Lurie Children’s hallways.
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Eleven Years After an Intestinal Transplant, Nicolas is Still Going Strong
At Mindy's 29-week ultrasound, her obstetrician noticed a problem believed to be easily fixed but turned out to be a life-threatening condition for her son.
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What You Need to Know About Zika Virus and Microcephaly
What parents need to know about Zika virus and microcephaly as temperatures rise in the U.S.
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