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Many teens start smoking because they think it looks sophisticated. But the reality is very different. Read on to understand the real risks of smoking.

When your child is a baby or preschooler, you may feel guilty about working and leaving him or her with a caregiver. Here are some tips to help you.

Caring for a person with dementia means planning activities and looking after daily personal needs. Having a regular daily schedule can help. Your loved one will feel most secure with a familiar routine.

Narcolepsy is a serious sleep disorder. Find out about treatment and how to live with this condition.

After you quit, you may find that you miss smoking. Plan ahead to resist temptation. Here are some tips to help.

Learn about mouth and throat tumors, including who's at risk and symptoms.

You may go home the same day as your surgery, or you may need to stay in the hospital longer. These first few days after your surgery can be a challenge. You'll have lots of help from your healthcare team. And you'll learn how to care for yourself once you're home.

Calcium is a mineral that helps us make strong bones and teeth. Most of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones. We spend almost half of our lives (30 to 35 years) building to a peak bone mass. Taking in enough calcium helps younger people build strong bones. Maintaining a safe calcium level helps older people limit bone loss.

Fusing vertebrae in the lumbar spine may help ease lower back and leg pain. Anterior lumbar fusion is done through an incision in your stomach area. Depending on how many vertebrae are fused, the surgery may take from 3 to 8 hours.