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Your Brain & Nervous System for Kids
Your brain is the boss of your body and runs the whole show. Learn more in this article for kids.
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A to Z: Hypothermia for Parents
Hypothermia is a medical emergency resulting from dangerously low body temperature.
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How to Be Safe in Ice and Snow for Kids
Winter is a fun time of year. But while you're out having fun, you have to know how to be safe. Check out our article for kids to learn how to stay safe in snow and cold weather.
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Peripheral Nervous System for Parents
The peripheral nervous system delivers information back and forth between your brain and your body.
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A to Z: Brain Stem Glioma for Parents
This type of brain tumor forms in the brain stem, the part of the brain that coordinates messages and controls processes like breathing and digestion. Learn more here.
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Epidurals for Parents
Epidurals can make giving birth more calm, controlled, and comfortable. Find out more.
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Sepsis for Parents
Sepsis is a serious infection usually caused when bacteria make toxins that cause the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.
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Fever (High Temperature) In Kids for Parents
Fevers happen when the body's internal "thermostat" raises the body temperature above normal. This is often the body's way of fighting infections.
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Neutropenia for Parents
Certain cancers, or cancer treatment, can weaken the immune system, requiring a child to stay home to avoid exposure to germs. Here are ways to help your child make the best of it.
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Brain and Nervous System Cancers for Parents
These cancers are the most common type of cancer in children. When discovered early, they often can be cured.