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Blood for Teens
Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.
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How the Body Works (Topic Center) for Kids
The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.
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A to Z: Gastroparesis for Parents
Learn more about this problem of the stomach and digestive tract.
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Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems.
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Cystic Fibrosis for Parents
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system Kids who have it can get lung infections often and have trouble breathing.
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Feeding Your Newborn for Parents
These guidelines on breastfeeding and bottle feeding can help you know what's right for you and your baby.
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A to Z: Jaundice for Parents
Learn about jaundice, when the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood.
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Endocrine System for Parents
The glands of the endocrine system and the hormones they release affect almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies.
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Tapeworm for Parents
Tapeworms are usually more upsetting to think about than to deal with. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States, and they're usually easy to treat.
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Mouth and Teeth for Teens
Did you know that your mouth is the first step in the body's digestive process? Or that the mouth and teeth are essential for speech? Learn about the many roles your mouth and teeth play.