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Breastfeeding FAQs: How Much and How Often for Parents
Here's info about how often to breastfeed your baby, how long it takes to nurse, and much more.
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Definition: Quick-Relief Medicines for Parents
Quick-relief medicines are used by people with asthma to relieve asthma symptoms or to treat an asthma flare-up.
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ADHD Medicines for Parents
Medicine doesn’t cure ADHD. But it does help boost a child's ability to pay attention, slow down, and have more self-control. This article for parents has details on how ADHD medicines help.
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) for Parents
Babies who are born prematurely or who experience respiratory problems shortly after birth are at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), sometimes called chronic lung disease.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) for Parents
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that shows up in the body's soft tissues. With early diagnosis and timely treatment, most kids make a full recovery.
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Sports Supplements for Parents
Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.
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Spider Bites for Parents
Spiders rarely bite people. When they do, it’s usually in self-defense because they’re being crushed by a human. Usually, their venom is not strong enough to hurt humans.
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Growth Plates for Parents
Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth, usually near the ends of long bones. A growth plate is weaker than solid bone. This makes it more likely to get injured.
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Hey! A Black Widow Spider Bit Me! for Kids
The black widow spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Learn more about them!
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What if I Forget to Change My Tampon? for Kids
It can be a problem if you forget to change your tampon for too long. Here's why.