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Hepatitis for Parents
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Most cases are caused by a virus — either hepatitis A, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C — all of which can be passed to others by someone who is infected.
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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 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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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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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
People who have AIDS are infected with the HIV virus. This means they can pass HIV on to others.
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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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Tetanus for Parents
Tetanus (also called lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to a contaminated wound.
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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.