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What Is Type 1 Diabetes? for Parents
In type 1 diabetes, the body can’t use glucose for energy, making blood sugar levels get too high. People with diabetes need insulin shots or an insulin pump.
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What Is a Medical Record? for Parents
A medical record is a history of someone’s health. Most hospitals and doctor’s offices use electronic health records.
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Benign Rolandic Epilepsy for Parents
Kids with benign rolandic epilepsy have seizures that involve twitching, numbness, or tingling of the face or tongue.
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Epilepsy for Parents
Epilepsy causes electrical signals in the brain to misfire, which can lead to multiple seizures. Anyone can get epilepsy at any age, but most new diagnoses are in kids.
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Milk Allergy in Infants for Parents
Almost all infants are fussy at times. But some are very fussy because they have an allergy to the protein in cow's milk, which is the basis for most commercial baby formulas.
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Going to the Emergency Room for Parents
Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.
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Jobs & Volunteering for Teens
Find out the basics on working, internships, and volunteering here.
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Family Life for Parents
Parenting advice on bullying, school, welcoming a new sibling, and more.
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Safety at Home for Parents
Info on childproofing and keeping kids safe at home.
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School & Family Life for Parents
Get expert advice on school, reading, screen time, how to talk to kids about drugs, sex, and other tough subjects, and much more. Plus, find out where to get more help and support.