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Ulcers for Teens
Peptic ulcers are common, but mostly affect adults. Most can be cured.
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Precision Medicine for Parents
Precision medicine is a new way to treat and prevent illnesses. It uses the differences in a person's genes, environment, and lifestyle to customize care.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Parents
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Words to Know (Heart Glossary) for Kids
Your heart beats and sends blood all around your body. Find out more about the heart, from A to Z, in this glossary.
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Words to Know (Special Health Care Needs Glossary) for Parents
This glossary defines terms on health care, government benefits, learning, legal and financial matters, and more.
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Stool Tests for Parents
Doctors may order a stool collection test to check for blood, bacteria, ova, or parasites. Find out how these tests are done and what to expect.
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Heroin for Teens
Heroin is a highly addictive drug made from the seed pod of the opium poppy plant. Learn more about heroin and its effects in this article for teens.
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What Is Heroin? for Parents
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.
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Atrioventricular Canal Defect for Parents
An atrioventricular canal defect (AV canal) is a heart problem in which the center of a baby's heart does not form normally before birth.