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What’s OK for young kids to drink?

As your baby grows, you’ll start introducing new flavors to them. But when it comes to drinks, it can be difficult to know what’s healthy and what’s not for young kids – especially if you’re a new parent.
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Binge drinking during sporting events and holidays may trigger A-fib

San Francisco — Chicken wings and chili aren’t the only potential overindulgences to be careful about on Super Bowl Sunday. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, are warning that excessive alcohol consumption during major sporting events and holidays may increase your risk of an episode of atrial fibrillation – an abnormal heart rhythm that can trigger serious health problems.
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Don’t be sidelined by foodborne illness on Super Bowl Sunday

Washington — Millions of fans will gather around their TVs on Feb. 13 for Super Bowl LVI – and chances are good they’ll indulge in a culinary spread fit for football’s biggest game of the season. But the U.S. Department of Agriculture is reminding hosts that guests could get sacked with a foodborne illness if proper safety precautions aren’t taken.
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New video: Healthy sleep habits for teens

Darien, IL — Is your teen getting enough sleep? The likely answer is no. According to 2019 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 22.1% of high school students got the recommended amount of sleep on an average school night – down from 25.4% in 2017.
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