Health

It’s a fact of life for adults: aging is just a matter of how, not when. It is common practice for many people to take steps to fight common signs of aging.

When it comes to children and their health, dental hygiene is often disregarded. Some parents may not be concerned with their children’s “baby” primary teeth because eventually they fall out and are replaced with permanent teeth.

Flu vaccinations will be offered at 28 KMC events beginning today, and Army and Air Force medical officials have developed plans for all service members and Department of Defense civilians to receive their vaccination.

WASHINGTON — The six-month deferment for female Airmen to accomplish their fitness assessments following childbirth will be increased to 12 months to align with recent changes to the deployment deferments, Air Force officials announced July 14.

A new study shows that frequent reading, playing electronic devices or sitting too close to the TV may not bring on nearsightedness after all. Having one eye exam before first grade could help predict whether your child will need glasses by the eighth grade.

Food refusals, sensitive palates, distracted or hyperactive tendencies and dramatic reactions are commonly experienced by parents trying to establish healthy eating habits. Although most parents believe their child is a “picky eater,” in an eating culture that emphasizes abundant choices, many people can be labeled as “finicky” if scrutinized.