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Kidneys and Urinary Tract for Teens
The kidneys perform several functions that are essential to health, the most important of which are to filter blood and produce urine.
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Blood for Teens
Find out about the mysterious, life-sustaining fluid called blood.
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Your Kidneys for Kids
You need at least one kidney to live. Find out why in this article for kids.
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Peritoneal Dialysis for Parents
This medical treatment helps people with kidney failure. It can be done at home, often overnight, to take over the kidneys' job of filtering blood.
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Hemodialysis for Teens
Hemodialysis is the type of kidney dialysis that doctors use most to take over the kidneys' job of filtering the blood. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Dealing With Sports Injuries for Teens
You practiced hard and made sure you wore protective gear, but you still got hurt. Read this article to find out how to take care of sports injuries - and how to avoid getting them.
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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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Dialysis for Parents
Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of cleaning the blood when the kidneys can't.
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Dialysis for Teens
Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of filtering the blood until a person's failing kidneys heal or are replaced with a kidney transplant. Find out more in this article for teens.
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5 Ways to Beat Summer Weight Gain for Teens
Surprisingly, summer can be a time when people gain weight, not lose it. These tips help you stay on track.