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How to Read QuickVue Pregnancy Test Results

When you are pregnant, you and your baby join together via an organ known as the placenta. The placenta produces a hormone known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The presence of hCG in your body is detectable in your blood stream and in your urine. The QuickVue pregnancy test, manufactured by Quidel Corporation, is a one-step urine test that only requires three drops of urine in the sample well to produce a result.

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How to Tell If Your Kid Has Allergies

When a kid has symptoms such as sneezing, headache, dizziness, hoarseness or a cough, it can be difficult to know if they’re symptoms of the common cold or an allergy. The difference is that colds are the direct result of a virus, whereas allergies are a defense mechanism developed by the body to protect against allergens such as dust, dander and pollen. While diagnosis is best made by a physician, being able to tell the difference between a simple cold and a full-blown allergy can help you play a proactive role in helping to relieve your child’s symptoms.

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How to Wear Your Hair in a Headband

Whether you have straight hair, curly or a little bit of both, a headband can help keep your hair out of your eyes and off your forehead. This is especially important if you suffer from acne. Excess oils on your hair can transfer to your forehead, clogging pores and triggering a breakout. While headbands come in a variety of colors and styles, they all serve the same function. Wearing your hair in a headband may take a bit of practice, but once you know how to slide one on, you will wonder how you ever got along without one.

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How to Make Your Eyelashes Look Longer & Fuller

Not everyone is born with the eyelashes of a starlet. But that doesn’t mean you have to live with sparse eyelashes. If you are not into falsies and quiver at the thought of using a drug to make your eyelashes look longer and fuller, consider a different approach. Simple techniques can pump up your lashes, giving the illusion that they are thicker and lengthier than they really are. Only you will know the secret.

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How to Make Dry Hair Silky

Dry, brittle hair is prone to breakage, not to mention unsightly frizz. Over cleansing, heat stylers and chemical processing can all lead to a head of hair that is less than manageable. Dry hair lacks the moisture content necessary to maintain its silky sheen, according to MedLline Plus. Reintroducing moisture to your hair and adjusting the way you care for your hair can help improve its texture, minimize flyaways and restore smoothness.