Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Do Halloween masks protect you from COVID-19?

Wearing a costume and mask for Halloween has long been a holiday tradition. But a costume mask is not a substitute for a protective mask. Cloth masks combined with other preventive measures, such as frequent hand-washing ...

Health

Avoid scary calorie counts this Halloween

(HealthDay)—Waiting until the last minute to buy Halloween candy is a good way to stick to a healthy diet and cut extra calories, an expert suggests, because if the candy isn't sitting around the house, you won't be tempted ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

How to watch a scary movie with your child

On Halloween, the cinemas and TV channels are filled with horror movies. But what should you do if you have a young child who wants to watch too?

Pediatrics

How divorced parents can keep Halloween sweet for their children

Trick-or-treating, dressing up in costume and having fun are all most children want to do on Halloween, but for some divorced families it can be a challenge to figure out how to make the night a treat and not a fright. Baylor ...

Ophthalmology

A warning about costume contacts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risks of Halloween costume contacts.

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