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Hurricanes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared for Parents
Being prepared for a hurricane and letting kids help can give everyone some sense of control and feel less anxious. Here are some tips to help your family plan.
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Bee, Wasp, and Ant Stings for Parents
Bee, wasp, and ant stings can cause temporary discomfort and pain, but most don’t lead to serious or lasting health problems.
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Hey! A Louse Bit Me! for Kids
Lice need to suck blood to survive, and they sometimes live on people's heads and lay eggs in their hair. Get the lowdown on lice in this article.
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Going Back to School for Kids
There's a lot of "new" in the first day of school. New teachers, new friends, new shoes, new notebooks, and sometimes, a new school. Find out more about going back to school in this article for kids.
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PET/MRI Scan for Parents
A PET/MRI scan is an imaging test that combines PET and MRI in one session. It creates very detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
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What Is a Gene? for Kids
Why does one kid have green eyes while another kid's eyes are brown? It's all in the genes! Find out how genes work, what happens when there are problems with genes, and more.
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What Are Head Lice? for Kids
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
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What You Need to Know About Drugs for Kids
Drugs are chemicals that change the way a person's body works. Some drugs help you feel better, but drugs also can harm you. Learn more in this article for kids.
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Outdoor Water Safety for Kids
It's fun to spend hot days splashing around in a pool or the ocean. But it's important to learn how to be safe.
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Traveling and Asthma for Teens
If you have asthma, travel can seem less fun because there's always the worry that something unexpected may cause a flare-up. Here's how to avoid problems so you can concentrate on the fun.