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1.Heart Disease
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, mainly affects older people. Find out more in this article for kids.
2.Heart and Circulatory System
The heart and circulatory system are our body's lifeline, delivering blood to the body's tissues. Brush up on your ticker with this body basics article.
3.Cholesterol and Your Child
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But some experts think that high cholesterol in kids is an under-reported public health problem.
4.News - AAP Takes Aim at Cholesterol in Kids
Because of the childhood obesity epidemic and rising diabetes rates among kids, the AAP says tracking youngsters' cholesterol levels at an early age — and treating those that are unhealthy — may help fend off future heart disease.
5.News - Overweight Kids Show Cardiovascular Risks
Kids with untreated obesity are at increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to a new study.
6.Heart Murmurs
Everyone's heart makes sounds, but some people have hearts that make more noise than others. Usually, however, these heart murmurs don't mean anything is wrong. Find out more about these mysterious murmurs.
7.Health Problems of Grown-Ups
Just like kids, grown-ups have health concerns, too. If you have questions about your parent, grandparent, or any other person getting older, this area is for you!
8.News - Half of Black Teens May Be Lacking Vitamin D
Many teens, especially black teens, aren't getting enough vitamin D, a deficiency that could lead to rickets and increase the risk of developing chronic diseases.
9.Learning About Fats
How much fat should be in your daily diet? Find out in this article for kids.
10.Type 2 Diabetes: What Is It?
With some practical knowledge about type 2 diabetes, you can become your child's most important ally in learning to live with the disease.
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