Rheumatoid arthritis affects more than two million Americans, and it may be the most devastating form of joint disease. The disease causes the body's immune system to attack the joint and everything around
Rheumatoid arthritis affects more than two million Americans, and it may be the most devastating form of joint disease. Without aggressive drug treatment, the disfiguring effects can happen fast. The trouble is, it's very difficult to diagnose early when it's easiest to treat. But now a new blood test is promising to change that.
Hundreds of thousands of military personnel are stationed at bases around the world. The best shopping deals are on base at the commissary. "They can't get access to coupons that we can get here in
Find out how something you might throw away could ease the burden of providing for military families abroad.
Imagine - the kids are gone and just when you think your child rearing days are over, along comes another baby to take care of. Watch the video above to check out the story of an abandoned duckling and
Imagine - the kids are gone and just when you think your child rearing days are over, along comes another baby to 'feather' your 'empty nest'.
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Research suggests that probiotics, or good bacteria, has been shown to be good for your gut. But did you know there's another benefit to munching on these microbes?
Mitochondrial Disease is a terrible disease you've probably never heard of, but one that can dramatically shorten a child's life. Healthy babies who suddenly stop growing, loose muscle tone and start
Mitochondrial Disease is a debilitating medical condition most people have never heard of, but one that can dramatically shorten a child's life.
The Centers for Disease Control and Preventions say before the Chickenpox (Varicella) vaccines were available, about four million people would get sick each year. Today, you hardly ever hear about a
Today, you hardly ever hear about a child contracting chickenpox. This is a big relief for some parents, but a big concern for others, who believe it's important for their children to get the disease naturally in order to develop immunity later in life. That's why a small group of parents are planning some very special parties for their kids.
Malcolm Reid, the son of former NBA player Billy Reid, is the starting point guard and co-captain for defending state champion St. Stanislaus. An under-the-covers-before-the-light-goes-out speedster who
Here's a story taking place on the hardwood basketball floor that should be inspiring for people everywhere. It's a sight that at first shocks the senses. Malcolm Reid is less than five feet tall, but he's the biggest star on his high school basketball team.
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Some parents let their teenagers drink alcohol at home under their own watchful eyes. Why? To deter them from doing it somewhere else where they might get hurt or worse. But Dr. Cara Natterson says that argument is fatally flawed -- here's what parents needs to know about their child's health and their own legal liability.
Dog owners beware there is a real shortage of the heartworm medication called Immiticide. "It's the only approved drug for treating and eliminating adult heartworms," said James Parker, DVM at Little
Without treatment, heartworms can be deadly to dogs. And the company that makes the only FDA approved treatment for heartworms is in short supply of the drug.
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Make-up is constantly evolving, and one of the fun new looks is a bronzing technique "alla j. Lo." our beauty expert, Jessica Metivier will show how you can get that radiant look...
