E-cigarettes and Vaping
Contrary to popular belief, vaping is not safe for anyone, but especially for youth and adolescents. By Amy Cranage The Food and Drug Administration says that in 2019 more than…
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Spring Safety Tips
By Emma Wunsch Ahhh, signs warning of frost heaves, giant melted snow puddles in parking lots, and mud, mud, mud. Welcome to spring in the Upper Valley. While snow-free days…
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Winter Adventures
By Brianna Marino From crisp autumns to soft snowy days, the changing of seasons is one of the more striking advantages of living in the Upper Valley. Winter transforms the…
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Teens: Sports Concussions
By Dr. Michael Sparks Ben Bates played football like most 15-year-olds: full on, and with gusto. And, as is sometimes the case in contact sports, Ben has suffered a concussion.…
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Fall Safety Tips
By Emma Wunsch You know fall is here when the kids get back on the big yellow bus, the leaves pile up, and the mornings are chilly enough for a…
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Is Your Home Safe for Children?
By Victoria Davis You want to be an ace parent and provide a clean home for your children. You use cleaning products that promise all kinds of benefits, such as…
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Poison Ivy Dermatitis
Prevention and treatment of exposure to the dreaded “leaves of three” By Angela Toms, M.D. In our part of the world, after the mud dries up and the temperature rises,…
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