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  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids


    Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.

  • Alpha Thalassemia for Parents


    Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has a problem producing alpha globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.

  • Leukemia for Parents


    Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.

  • 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.

  • Klinefelter Syndrome for Teens


    This genetic condition only affects guys and is also called "XXY." It can affect a guy's ability to learn and his sexual development, but doctors can treat it. Find out more.

  • Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis for Parents


    Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Children with the condition have arthritis in fewer than five joints, and treatments can help with symptoms

  • Can You Get HIV From Having Sex With Someone Who Has AIDS? for Teens


    People who have AIDS are infected with the HIV virus. This means they can pass HIV on to others.

  • Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) In Kids for Parents


    Pinkeye, or conjunctivitis, is the most common eye infection affecting kids. Learn more about pinkeye and how to prevent it from spreading.

  • Lyme Disease for Parents


    Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.