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Strains and Sprains for Teens
Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for people who play hard or are into sports. Find out what they are and how to recuperate from one.
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Words to Know (Sports Medicine Glossary) for Teens
This glossary provides definitions for some common sports medicine terms.
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Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease for Parents
Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease changes the hip joint and can cause a stiff joint, pain, and a limp.
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Blount Disease for Parents
Blount disease is a growth disorder that causes the bones of the lower leg to bow outward. This gets worse if it's not treated, so early diagnosis is very important.
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Panner's Disease for Parents
Panner's disease is a painful bone condition linked to overuse of the elbow. Kids with Panner's disease need to avoid all activities that cause pain so the bone can heal.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans for Parents
Osteochondritis dissecans is when a piece of bone and the attached cartilage break down and become loose. If it heals completely, kids who have it usually don't have any long-lasting problems.
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Ganglion Cysts for Parents
Ganglion cysts are lumps that, most commonly, appear on the back of the wrist. These cysts are not cancerous and are easily treated.
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Food Safety for Parents
Food safety is important. Here's how to be sure your kitchen and the foods you prepare in it are safe.
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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Safely Storing Breast Milk for Parents
Here are answers to some common questions about how to keep breast milk and how to clean and sterilize supplies, from bottles to nipples to breast pump parts.