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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Parents
Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.
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Albinism for Parents
Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.
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Growth and Your 6- to 12-Year-Old for Parents
As kids grow from grade-schoolers to preteens, there continues to be a wide range of "normal" as far as height, weight, and shape.
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Growth and Your 13- to 18-Year-Old for Parents
Kids entering puberty will undergo many changes in their developing bodies. Find out more about what to expect.
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Hair Removal for Teens
You can buy dozens of products for getting rid of unwanted hair. How do they work? And how do you use them?
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What Is a Gene? for Kids
Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.
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Precocious Puberty for Parents
Precocious puberty - when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls and age 9 for boys - can be tough for kids. But it can be treated.
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Albinism for Teens
Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.
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All About Puberty for Kids
Voice cracking? Clothes don't fit? Puberty can be a confusing time, but learning about it doesn't have to be. Read all about it in this article for kids.
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Using Hair Dyes and Color During Pregnancy for Parents
Because very little dye is absorbed through the skin, dying your hair is "most likely usually safe" during pregnancy, say health experts.