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Dealing With Cuts for Parents
Find out how to handle minor cuts at home - and when to get medical care for a more serious injury.
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A to Z: Alopecia Areata for Parents
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.
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Tetanus for Teens
Tetanus is a bacterial infection that grows in a contaminated wound. Because it can be serious, it's important to get immunized. Find out more.
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Communication and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents
Teens spend much of the day outside the home, but it's important that you take time every day to talk with your teen to share opinions, ideas, and information.
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Nosebleeds for Parents
A nosebleed can be scary, but it's rarely cause for alarm. Here's how to handle one at home.
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Preventing Poisoning for Parents
From fertilizer to antifreeze and medicines to makeup, poisonous items are throughout our homes. Here's how to protect your kids.
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Preventing Choking for Parents
Choking is usually caused by food, toys, and other small objects that can get stuck in a child's windpipe. Read about how to protect kids from choking hazards.
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What Is Keratin? for Kids
Keratin is the hard protein that hair is made of.
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A to Z: Ebstein's Anomaly for Parents
Learn about Ebstein's anomaly, a rare defect in the right side of the heart that is present at birth (congenital).
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First Aid: Ringworm for Parents
Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin. Here's what to do if your child has ringworm.