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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the face…
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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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Adult vaccinations
Adult vaccinations are important for adults for staying healthy as they age.
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Amblyopia is sometimes called “lazy eye.” If left untreated, it can affect a child’s vision permanently.
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 a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Anger Management Issues in Children
Moments of anger in children are normal. But as parents, it’s important to teach your child how to deal with…
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Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder affecting speech and behavior.
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Asthma in Kids
Asthma is a disease that often starts in childhood and makes it difficult for your child to breathe.
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.
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Autism
Autism is a developmental brain disorder affecting social, behavioral, and communication skills.
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Being a Single Parent
Being a single parent can be challenging. It can also be very rewarding. It’s important to find a way to…
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Body Image (Children and Teens)
Many things influence how children see themselves. Parents can play a critical role in helping children develop a positive body…
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Body Piercing
Piercings should always be done in a clean environment using sterile (clean and germ-free) equipment. This is the best way…
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Boys and Puberty
Puberty for boys usually starts between the ages of 9 and 16 and while it can be scary and confusing,…
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
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Caffeine and Kids
Caffeine is a stimulant that is defined as a drug because of how it impacts the body. Children can be…
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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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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.
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