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Justin Paget via Getty Images More and more dogs are getting canine influenza, which comes with a host of respiratory symptoms. Veterinarians across the country have recently reported cases of canine influenza, a highly contagious respiratory infection that spreads among our four-legged friends. The outbreaks, which picked up steam in southern states like Alabama, Georgia

Maybe your child is still snuggled up in their nice warm bed, or perhaps they spot their tablet or game console as they’re getting ready for the day. “I don’t wanna go to school!” they whine, or even, “I hate school!” Surely, you’ve heard it before. Some resistance is perfectly normal — do you want

SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images Warning strokes can last for less than a minute but require immediate medical attention. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the U.S., with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are jarring and scary,

Maskot via Getty Images Experts say stretching your calves is important for a healthy range of motion during your workouts and your day-to-day life. When it comes to fitness, there’s one important aspect of any exercise regimen that tends to get overlooked: stretching. Stretching reduces your risk of injury, primes your joints for a full

Natalia Lebedinskaia via Getty Images Don’t be tempted to lie! We’ve all been there: You made plans with friends but as the day approaches, you’re exhausted and would vastly prefer to curl up on the couch and stream the night away. You know you’re going to cancel (though hopefully sooner rather than later!) but how

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter every week to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! So I gave 6YO a grilled

Amazon A Baby Jogger City Tour 2 ultra-compact travel stroller and a Summer 3Dmini convenience stroller Traveling with children isn’t the easiest task in the world, especially if they’re infants and or in the terrible twos of toddlerhood. But there’s one product that will help the experience go much more smoothly: a travel stroller. This

The pressure to have a “good workout” can be intense thanks to fitness trackers and influencers on social media. As a result, many people define a good workout as exercise with lots of sweat and a super-high heart rate ― not a more moderate fitness regimen like walking or yoga. But that’s wrong. Studies show

You’ve probably heard of white noise before, whether you’ve slept with it or used it to concentrate ― but did you know there are different color noises? “Green noise” is sweeping social media lately; TikTok users are swearing it’s the key to a restful night’s sleep. One user claimed it’s a “game changer.” Another said:

School health forms, vaccinations, growth charts: These are the familiar components of an annual well-child visit with your pediatrician. But your child’s provider has a wealth of expertise in other topics, too. They can help you problem-solve and make decisions regarding nutrition, sleep, education and more. Advertisement New data from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter every week to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! Sorry we’re late, my kid thought

Vera Vita via Getty Images If you’re laid off while on parental leave, you may have some legal protections to leverage. Losing a job is already one of life’s most difficult events, but losing it while on parental leave creates an added level of stress for new and expecting parents during what is meant to

Amazon The Coway Airmega air purifier comes in white, black and black/gold. With endorsements from Wirecutter, Consumer Reports and Gear Patrol (along with thousands upon thousands of Amazon reviews), Coway is one of the most highly rated brands in the crowded space of air purification. When a Coway air purifier is on sale, you want

Klaus Vedfelt via Getty Images The seemingly simple act of caring for younger siblings affects the oldest child all their life. “Fiercely independent,” “driven,” “responsible” and “caretakers” are words that are often used to describe oldest siblings. From a young age, firstborn children are tasked with watching out for their siblings while also being raised

In the United States, an estimated 9 to 41 million people are infected each year with influenza, commonly known as the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, flu cases were low. Precautions like masking and social distancing were likely responsible for the decline in

FreshSplash via Getty Images Traveling experts recommend always checking the weather of your destination as a first step. There’s nothing worse than flying to a travel destination and rushing off the plane only to have to wait at baggage claim for what seems like forever to finally retrieve your suitcase. That’s one of the main

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. To that end, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter every week to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! My most transferrable skill between being

Morsa Images via Getty Images Establishing specific weekly traditions can help get rid of your “Sunday scaries.” For most people, the end of the weekend isn’t a welcome time; it marks the return to the hustle and bustle of the workweek and all of the tasks therein. In other words, Sunday nights can be tough,

Nikola Stojadinovic via Getty Images The U.S. has a maternal mortality rate more than three times that of most other high-income countries. In the United States, most births occur in hospitals and are followed by a two-night stay under the care of nurses who help manage pain, troubleshoot breastfeeding and keep an eye out for

Kanawa_Studio via Getty Images Experts discuss the most contagious stage of COVID-19 infection and how long you can spread the virus. Nobody wants to give COVID-19 to a loved one (or anyone). But determining just how long you’re contagious isn’t an exact science, as it can vary from person to person. So you may have