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  • Genes and Genetics for Teens


    Genes play an important role in how we look and act, and even in whether we get sick. This article gives the lowdown on genes, genetic disorders, and new research into gene therapy.

  • Your Child's Vaccines: Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine for Parents


    Find out when and why your child needs to get this vaccine.

  • Genetics for Parents


    Genetics is the study of genes, which carry information that gets passed from one generation to the next.

  • Health Care Providers: Geneticists for Parents


    A geneticist is a doctor who specializes in the study of genetics and family traits.

  • Genetic Testing for Parents


    Advances in genetic testing help doctors diagnose and treat certain illnesses. The type of test done depends on which condition a doctor checks for.

  • If Your Baby Has a Birth Defect for Parents


    If your child has a birth defect, you don't have to go it alone - many people and resources are available to help you.

  • A to Z: Warts for Parents


    Learn about warts, skin growths caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family.

  • Toxocariasis for Parents


    Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.

  • Blood Test: IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) for Parents


    The main reason doctors order the IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP3) test is to see if a person is producing a normal amount of human growth hormone.

  • What Are the Risks of Steroid Use? for Teens


    Will using steroids transform you into the most powerful athlete your coach has ever seen? Read this article to learn the facts on steroid use.