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Metabolism for Parents
Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
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Metabolic Syndrome for Teens
Metabolic syndrome is a signal that someone could be on the road to serious health problems. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Metabolic Syndrome for Parents
Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that put kids at risk for heart disease and diabetes. With lifestyle changes, many kids improve their health and reduce their risk of disease.
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A to Z: Metabolic Syndrome for Parents
Metabolic syndrome is a group of separate health problems that often happen together in a person.
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Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel for Teens
A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a group of blood tests that provide doctors with clues about how the body is working. Find out why doctors do this and what's involved for teens.
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Blood Test: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) for Parents
A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) blood test helps evaluate kidney and liver function, sugar (glucose) and protein levels in the blood, and electrolyte and fluid balance.
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Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) for Parents
A basic metabolic panel (BMP), commonly ordered as part of routine medical exam, is a set of blood tests that gives information about sugar (glucose) and calcium levels, kidney function, and electrolyte and fluid balance.
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Newborn Screening Tests for Parents
Newborn screening tests look for health conditions that aren't apparent at birth. Find out which tests are done.
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Sanfilippo Syndrome for Parents
Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition in which the body can't break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.