Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Is It? Symptoms, Risk Factors, Contagiousness—and Why It’s on the Rise in New York

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Is It? Symptoms, Risk Factors, Contagiousness—and Why It’s on the Rise in New York

By: Janet Howard Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a viral illness familiar to many parents and pediatricians—but that doesn’t make it harmless. Recently, healthcare providers in New York have observed a notable rise in HFMD cases, particularly in the spring and summer months. Here’s what you need to know: what HFMD is, how […]

Incest: A Family’s Dirty Secret – Rights, Responsibilities, and the Path to Healing

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Incest: A Family’s Dirty Secret – Rights, Responsibilities, and the Path to Healing

By: Janet Howard Protecting Victims, Parental Duties, and Legal Rights Incest is one of the most damaging forms of abuse, leaving deep emotional, psychological, and often physical scars on its victims. This complex issue carries profound legal and moral implications—not only for the perpetrator but also for the non-offending parent, who has a duty to […]