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A Balancing Act

Nine years ago, when Janet Patterson prepared to return to work after having her second baby boy, she worried. She...

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Sights to See in DC

If you’re headed to NHF’s 66th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, September 18–20, be sure to check out some of...

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Flu Shot Reminder

Flu season is just around the corner, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone older...

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Limiting Screen Time

Children spend up to seven hours each day in front of a television, computer, tablet or cellphone screen. This can...

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Buckle Up Kids

There’s a good reason to buckle up every time you get in the car. Seat belts have saved hundreds of...

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Managing Migraines

Ask a teenager what it’s like to have a migraine, and they’ll say it’s the worst. There goes drama club...

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Danish Crown Princess meets New York bleeding disorders community

A Royal Welcome

Hemophilia is often called “the royal disease” because of its connection to Queen Victoria and her descendants. That nickname was...

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Hey, Sprout!

Butterflies flitting through the flowers. Sunflowers stretching way up high. The garden is calling. Whether you’re a critter cuddler or...

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Apps for Kids

Bye-bye, board games—here come iPad and iPhone games. Nearly 75% of children age 8 and under have used a mobile...

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Sensible Snacking

Kids may crave salty chips, sugary sodas and caloric cookies at snack time. But the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics...

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Osteoporosis In Kids With Bleeding Disorders

Running, jumping, walking and weightlifting have something in common—they build bone density and strength. Hematologists now recommend some degree of...

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Genetic Counseling

In the bleeding disorders community, genetic counselors serve as bridges. They help families span the gap between suspecting a bleeding...

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