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Sclerotherapy for Parents
Sclerotherapy is a procedure in which medicine is injected into blood vessels or lymph vessels to make them close. It's used to treat vascular malformations.
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When Can Teens Go Back to Sports After a Concussion? for Teens
As long as people play sports, there will be concussions from time to time. Find out how to protect yourself and when it's safe to return to sports after a concussion.
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Going Back to School After a Concussion for Teens
A concussion can affect you at school because it's a type of brain injury. Doing schoolwork and being in a classroom can sometimes make things worse. Here's what to know.
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Hoarseness for Parents
Misuse of the vocal cords — caused by such things as repetitive screaming, yelling, or using the voice in an unnatural way — can lead to a hoarse voice. Learn how to get the voice back into perfect pitch.
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Teaching Kids Not to Bully for Parents
Whether bullying is physical or verbal, if it's not stopped it can lead to more aggressive antisocial behavior - and interfere with a child's success in school and ability to form and sustain friendships.
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Lactose Intolerance for Teens
If you have lactose intolerance, you're not alone. Lots of people have the condition. Check out these tips on dealing with lactose intolerance.
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) In Kids for Parents
Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting kids. Learn more about pinkeye and how to prevent it from spreading.
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What Is Type 2 Diabetes? for Parents
Learning what you can about type 2 diabetes will let you help your child manage and live with the disease. Here are the basics.
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Helping Teens Who Self-Harm for Parents
Cutting and other forms of self-injury among teens have become more common in recent years. Learn how to help a teen who self-harms.
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MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma for Parents
MIBG is a molecule that doctors combine with low-dose radioactive iodine to look for neuroblastoma. Given with higher-dose radioactive iodine, it can treat this cancer.