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When a child is diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, there often follows a wave of parental guilt: What caused the problem? Could it have somehow been prevented? Although doctors are not able to pinpoint the cause of an individual child’s ADHD, depression or anxiety, we do know that genetics and environment both play a role

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Illustration:Irene Rinaldi In April 2022, Clea Shearer ― co-founder of the popular organization company The Home Edit ― announced that she had breast cancer. The diagnosis came after she discovered a lump in her breast and called multiple doctors to go in for a mammogram as soon as possible. Estimates suggest that one in eight

agrobacter via Getty Images Multiple cups of coffee every day showed positive health outcomes in terms of reduced death risk and heart health. If you’re a one-coffee-per-day drinker, it may be time to up your intake. A new study shows that drinking multiple cups of coffee every day is linked with better heart health and

Jessica Peterson via Getty Images It’s OK to ask your pediatrician if antibiotics are necessary. You have a crying, feverish child who is waking up more frequently than usual at night. Maybe they are also tugging at one ear. You make an appointment with your pediatrician, who examines your child and confirms your suspicion: They

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! I hope my friends don’t find

Thomas Barwick via Getty Images For many people, the arrival of fall means pumpkins, orange string lights, seasonal candles, decorative gourds and more. Here’s why that’s a good thing. Have you ever just looked at a display of pumpkins, gourds and Halloween lights at a neighbor’s house (or even in your own home) and felt

HUIZENG HU via Getty Images If you’re not flossing enough or are flossing improperly, it may contribute to a handful of dental issues. Picture this: You’re at the dentist for your checkup. You think your pearly whites are perfect since you brush two times a day with a quality toothpaste, but then the dentist asks,

There’s a new COVID-19 booster shot available that provides better protection against the variants that are currently circulating. It’s a bivalent shot, meaning it targets both the original strain of the virus and the highly contagious omicron subvariants ― including BA.5, the current dominant strain in the United States. Dr. Onyema Ogbuagu, an infectious diseases

Having a newborn is magical moment, and it’s no surprise that you want to make sure your bundle of joy is completely healthy. So, it might be a concern when you start to hear some odd noises when they breathe. Dr. Maithilee Menezes, otolaryngologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the different types of breathing

Though SARS-CoV-2 was originally thought to be a respiratory virus, it’s become increasingly clear that the virus can have serious consequences on brain health. Many people have experienced neurological symptoms — like loss of taste and smell, headache and memory and attention issues— while infected, and most people who develop long COVID experience brain fog

Amazon, Dyson The Bissell Featherweight stick vacuum, Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac and Dyson V8 Absolute You may think that keeping a small space clean is way easier than tidying a large area, but there are actually some challenges associated with having less square footage. Since you’re limited on storage space, you have to get creative when

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! Please keep my heartbroken toddler in

aire images via Getty Images Experts weigh in on the safety of getting both shots at once. It’s that time of year again: flu season. The exact timing varies, but generally, cases start to pick up in October with the peak of the season happening in December through February, according to the Centers for Disease

There may be a major perk to getting your flu shot that spans beyond virus protection, according to a new observational study published in the American Academy of Neurology journal. The research found that people who got their flu shot were less likely to have a stroke. Specifically, the study focused on ischemic stroke, which

You probably know how important daily exercise is for your physical and mental well-being, and you may even have a routine you try to stick to during the week. But are you incorporating strength training into your workouts, or strictly cardio? If you fall into the latter category, it’s time to start strength training, because

Raise your hand if you’ve been here: You know you have a small return window for a shirt you bought, but you put off bringing it back to the store day after day. Or maybe you’re buried in a project at work and can’t possibly imagine tackling another task at the moment ― even if

Amazon From left to right: A pacifier medicine dispenser, a multi-functional noise machine and gentle-waking alarm, a detangling conditioning spray and a hand-held pacifier. Let’s face it, raising kids isn’t always the always easiest job in the world — so when material conveniences make themselves available, it’s usually a no-brainer to purchase them. The below

How can you ensure your child stays safe from heavy metal exposure? Dr. Trina Blythe discusses how the metals get into food and what you can do to keep your baby safe from heavy metals in their food. Discover better foods to feed your baby, learn how to prepare your child’s food to avoid heavy

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, every week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! 1 I’m Mom. You might remember