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They Gave Us Our Daughter Back: Emma’s Journey Through Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

Emma Lutz is an eleven-year-old who radiates creativity and confidence. She builds elaborate Lego worlds, bakes with her mom and fills every room with warmth. But just a year ago, her family feared they might never see this version of her again.

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Girl Dinner and Boy Kibble: Meal Prep Trends that May Create More Problems Than They Solve

If you spend time on TikTok, Instagram or any other social media platform, you may have come across videos depicting "Girl Dinner" and "Boy Kibble." Both are convenience-driven approaches to meal preparation.

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Could Your Marijuana Habit Lead to Cannabis Use Disorder?

Learn about cannabis use disorder, its symptoms and available treatments, and other unwanted complications that may arise when using marijuana.

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Managing Food Allergies and More in School

Learn simple steps for managing food allergies, celiac disease and more in school. Then work toward building a safe, healthy learning environment for all.

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Here’s What We Know: How Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Are Reshaping Cancer Care

Learn how immunotherapy clinical trials are taking an advanced treatment option and applying it in a growing number of cancer types and stages.

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Infographic: IBS in Women

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common but complex condition that affects the digestive tract, and it is nearly twice as common in women as in men. Understand how your body works to better manage symptoms and reclaim your quality of life.

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Infographic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people experience the world and communicate with others.

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Living X-Ray to X-Ray: Baby Rafael’s Fight to Breathe and the Team Who Saved Him

When Rachel and TJ Rumberger welcomed their second child, Rafael, life settled into the familiar rhythm of a newborn’s first weeks. He was sleepy and snuggly, with the usual cycle of feeds and naps. Then subtle changes at home began: more spitting up, unusual sleepiness and a shift in skin color. “He just didn’t look right,” Rachel said. “We knew we needed help.”

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America’s Loneliness Epidemic: What Is to Be Done?

Sharing his own expertise about the loneliness epidemic and what we can do about it, Dr. Daniel Knoepflmacher answers your FAQs and clarifies the major points raised in Dr. Vivek Murthy’s report.

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Nonalcoholic Beverages: Something Worth Toasting?

Learn how the sober curious movement is changing drinking habits and what nonalcoholic options you can access if you’re ready to curb your alcoholic intake.