Other articles by HVP News Reporters

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  Take dinner outdoors with grilled chicken skewers

  This recipe is perfect for hot summer days

  Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these grilled Chicken Skewers. read more »
  
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  Tips to control summer pests

  Enjoy a bite-free summer

  Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or simply relaxing in your backyard, reducing outdoor pests can help ensure a more pleasant experience. read more »
  
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  Getting more than you give

  How students can support veterans in their communities

  Community support can help make the transition easier for many veterans and provide those who offer that support – particularly young people – with rewarding opportunities and insight. read more »
  
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  7 things doctors wish families knew this back-to-school season

  Tips to help your family have a healthy school year

  As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association (AMA) has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. read more »
  
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  Make summer as safe as it is fun

  Tips to care for your family

  No matter where your summer plans take you, make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge and tools you need for safe, fun days in the sun. read more »
  
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  Why pregnant women should receive this very important test

  Keep yourself and your baby safe

  Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can spread to a fetus during pregnancy or a newborn during labor. read more »
  
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  What parents need to know about protecting their children from measles

  Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned. Most of the people who have gotten sick, including a child who died in Texas, were not vaccinated against measles. read more »
  
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  NYS Birding Trail has expanded again!

  12 new locations added

  The new additions provide a diversity of habitats that include forests, meadows, vernal pools, streams, and peat bogs. read more »
  
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  What parents should know about Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (PGHD)

  Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a relatively rare condition, affecting an estimated 1 in 4,000-10,000 children. read more »
  
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  Simplify summer with light lunches

  Bright, crunchy cucumbers are the star of this sammy

  Take the hassle out of lunch with these Cucumber Sandwiches that can be made in advance for afternoon pick-me-ups. read more »