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Your Child’s Mental Health
Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
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When Does My Child Need Emergency Services?
Knowing when to take your child to the emergency room can be a difficult decision, but there are things you…
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior.
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Vomiting and Diarrhea
Information for parents about vomiting and diarrhea in children from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Urinary Tract Infections in Young Children
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition that affects the kidneys, bladder, and urethra area.
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Understanding Your Teen's Emotional Health
Here are things to consider when evaluating your teen’s emotional health.
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Transient Synovitis of the Hip
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of transient synovitis of the hip, a condition that causes sudden hip…
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Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs when your tonsils become infected by a virus or bacteria.
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Tips for Healthy Children and Families
By working together as a family to eat well and stay active, you can help your children build healthy habits…
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
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The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke
Just because you aren’t the person smoking the cigarette doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Secondhand smoke contains more than…
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Thalassemia
Thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that prevent your body from producing the amount of hemoglobin it…
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in…
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Teens and Stress: Who Has Time For It?
Stress is a normal reaction for people of all ages. It’s caused by your body’s instinct to protect itself from…
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Teens and Sexting
Sexting is the dangerous practice of sending sexual photos, videos, or messages from a cell phone or computer. It is…
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Teens and Alcohol
Underage drinking can occur in any family. It’s important to talk to your child frequently, and at a young age,…
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Teenagers: How to Stay Healthy
Developing healthy habits when you’re a teenager will help you as you grow into an adult. Learn tips for staying…
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Teenagers and Headaches
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential…
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Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Control Access
Barring abstinence, access to birth control is critical in preventing pregnancy among teens, be it condoms, pills, patches or…
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