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Make sure your kids’ and teen has all the information he or she needs to make smart decisions about puberty, sexuality, food, fitness and emotional well-being.
Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead…
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that causes problems with focus and self control. It affects…
Finding a balance between school, activities, and play can mean the difference between a well-adjusted child and a stressed-out…
Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…
Learn about isotretinoin, a prescription treatment for acne.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of acute bronchitis, a lung infection usually caused by a virus.
Alcohol abuse is a pattern of drinking too much alcohol too often. This can harm your work, school, and…
Learn about alcohol withdrawal syndrome and what you can do to help manage it.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of allergies and allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Allergy shots, or allergen immunotherapy, are a type of treatment to relieve chronic allergy symptoms, such as pollen, mold, or…
Alopecia areata is a disease of your immune system that causes unpredictable hair loss and emotional challenges.
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation or a monthly period. Learn about the various causes and treatments for primary and…
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that requires immediate medical attention.
Anemia is a common blood disorder that affects your red blood cells. Learn about the types, causes, treatments, and prevention…
Children, like adults, have very few problems with anesthesia for surgeries and medical procedures.
Anger is a natural emotion for everyone, but it can be confusing for kids. Learn how to recognize, manage, and…
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. Your heart may beat too fast, too slow, or…
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetic condition that causes abnormal heart rhythms. It is more common in people…
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that can be diagnosed in children as young as 18…
Learn about the causes, treatment and prevention of asthma symptoms (also called asthma attacks).
Living with asthma as a child can be difficult. Asthma attacks interfere with a child’s physical activity, sleep, and can…
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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