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Holiday Toy Warning: Orbeez™ Water Beads Orbeez™ products are very popular among children. Orbeez™ are super absorbent polymer beads made of acrylic acid, sodium hydroxide and water. Color pigment is added to the balls to make them attractive to children.   According to the product website: Just add 1 tablespoon...

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD Awareness Week is the week of Thanksgiving (November 20-26). As we start the holiday season, some reflux from overindulging may happen.  When the reflux symptoms start to occur on a regular basis, this may indicate GERD. GERD is a chronic condition where stomach...

The Digestive System starts in the Mouth Mouth cancer causes more deaths per number of cases than breast cancer, cervical cancer or melanomas. Symptoms of Mouth Cancer: An ulcer or white or red patch anywhere in the mouth that does not heal within 3 weeks. A lump or swelling...

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month: Are you getting enough vegetables? Daily Vegetable Table *These are general recommendations by age. Find the right amount for you by getting your MyPlate Plan. ...