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Using Household Chemicals During Pregnancy for Parents
Using some household chemicals may have no effect during pregnancy, while others in high doses could be harmful.
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Burns for Parents
Burns, especially scalds from hot water and liquids, are some of the most common childhood accidents. Minor burns often can be safely treated at home, but more serious burns require medical care.
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Metabolism for Teens
Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.
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Metabolism for Parents
Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.
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Smoking for Teens
Smoking is on the decline, but some people are still lighting up. Why? The answer is addiction. Find out more in this article for teens.
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Definition: Histamine for Teens
Histamine - a chemical found in some of the body's cells - causes many of the symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose or sneezing.
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Secondhand Smoke for Teens
Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is bad for you. Find out what you can do about it.
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Definition: Histamine for Parents
Histamine - a chemical found in some of the body's cells - causes many of the symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose or sneezing.
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Fighting Germs for Parents
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa can cause disease. Here's how to help protect your family from germs.
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Kids and Allergies for Parents
Many kids have an allergy. Find out how allergies are diagnosed and how to keep them under control.