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2019 Measles Outbreak
2019 was a notable year for measles. Measles is an infectious disease. It is caused by a virus and is contagious. It spreads from person to person. It was eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. The 2019 outbreak is expected to be bigger
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…
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Adolescents and Young Adults: Getting the Preventive Services You Need
Get an early start on good lifelong health by learning about the services and advice your family doctor can provide…
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Amblyopia
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or a monthly period. Learn about the various causes and treatments for primary and…
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Anger is a natural emotion for everyone, but it can be confusing for kids. Learn how to recognize, manage, and…
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that can be diagnosed in children as young as 18…
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Asthma in Kids
Living with asthma as a child can be difficult. Asthma attacks interfere with a child’s physical activity, sleep, and can…
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that causes problems with focus and self control. It affects children…
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. Degrees of autism can vary, as can…
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Backpack Safety
Heavy backpacks can put strain on childrens' shoulders and back. Learn the safe backpack weight, proper wear and tips for…
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging, but also very rewarding. There are things you can do so you don’t…
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Body Image (Children and Teens)
Children's opinions of their bodies form at a very young age. Research suggests that children as young as 3 years…
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Body Piercing
Body piercing is when a hole is made in your skin so you can add a piece of jewelry for…
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Boys and Puberty
Puberty in boys typically occurs between the ages of 9 and 16 and will be a time of change, both…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is often caused by a virus. Symptoms can…
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Caffeine and Kids
In children, caffeine can raise blood pressure and interfere with sleep. It can make children less aware of being tired…
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Central Precocious Puberty
Central precocious puberty, also known as gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty, occurs when girls less than 8 years old and boys less…
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Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…
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