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Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
Sexual orientation refers to the gender of people you are sexually attracted to. Homosexuality is being attracted to people of…
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Heart Murmurs
A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats and can be innocent or indicative of a more serious health…
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Febrile Seizures
Febrile seizures typically occur in children ages 12 months to 18 months. They are generally harmless and caused by a…
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Common School-Age Illnesses/Infections
School-aged children are routinely exposed to a number of common childhood infections and illnesses. It’s not unusual. But always see…
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Child's Teeth
Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits now can aid in the prevention of infection, disease, and other teeth…
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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is highly contagious and can be very serious. Beginning at 12 months old, almost everyone should have the chickenpox…
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Caffeine and Kids
Caffeine is a drug that should be limited for children and adolescents. Caffeine can lead to higher blood pressure, sleep…
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Immunization Schedules
Find immunization schedules for adults and children.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. There are 4 main types that have different symptoms and treatments.
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Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Eustachian tube dysfunction is when the tube connecting your throat and middle ear gets inflamed and plugged up. It can…
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Cholesterol and Your Child
High cholesterol can start as early as childhood. Eat healthy, exercise and have your child tested if there’s a family…
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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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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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Nutrition Tips for Kids
Diet and nutrition help our children live a healthy life and avoid chronic diseases. Use these tips to help your…
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition involving red blood cells and your kidneys. HUS happens after you get an…
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Gun Safety
Gun safety should be taken seriously in your home and in any home where your child plays, visits, or…
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Enuresis (Bedwetting)
Enuresis is when an older child (age 5 or older) wets the bed at night while sleeping. This could happen…
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a problem with the heart that is present at birth. “Congenital” is another way of saying…
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Hearing Problems in Children
There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. Loss may be…
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are an important part of public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases, and save…
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