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HIV and AIDS for Teens
There is no cure for AIDS, which is why prevention is so important. Get the facts on HIV/AIDS, as well as how it affects the body and is treated, in this article.
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Hepatitis for Kids
It's sneaky, it's silent, and it can permanently harm your liver. Read this article for more information on hepatitis.
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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Parents
Emily was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about the challenges of being a little person, and how she overcomes the many hurdles she faces.
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Dwarfism: Emily's Story (Video) for Teens
Emily was adopted from Russia, where she was born with a type of dwarfism. In this video, she talks about her life philosophy and how she overcame the many hurdles she faced.
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Hepatitis for Teens
Hepatitis, an infectious liver disease, is more contagious than HIV. Find out about the different types of hepatitis.
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Birth Control: Abstinence for Parents
Abstinence is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Abstinence also protects people against STDs.
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Halloween Candy Hints for Parents
For health-conscious parents, Halloween can be tricky. Do you set limits? Do you let kids decide how much to eat? There isn't just one right answer.
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Can You Get HIV From Having Sex With Someone Who Has AIDS? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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HIV and AIDS for Parents
Parents can help prevent HIV/AIDS by learning the facts and talking with their kids regularly about healthy behaviors, feelings, and sexuality.
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Radiation Therapy for Parents
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, irradiation, or X-ray therapy, is one of the most common forms of cancer treatment.
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