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  • Wheat Allergy for Parents


    Wheat allergy can cause serious reactions. Find out how to help kids with an allergy stay safe.

  • Type 2 Diabetes: How Is It Treated? for Teens


    People with type 2 diabetes need to follow a plan to manage their diabetes and stay healthy and active.

  • How to Find Affordable Health Care for Parents


    Your kids could be eligible for health care coverage right now and you might not know it. Here are some options that may be available to your family.

  • Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding for Parents


    Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. There are some points to consider to help you decide which option is best for you and your baby.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • Food Allergies Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about food allergies, and how to help students avoid or deal with allergic reactions.

  • What's a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine? for Parents


    You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).

  • Acupuncture for Parents


    Acupuncture is the practice of putting tiny needles into specific spots of the body for medical therapy. Scientific evidence shows that it works for some kinds of medical conditions by stimulating the body to release natural pain killers and other chemicals.

  • Smoking and Asthma for Teens


    Smoking is a bad idea, especially for people with asthma. Here's why.

  • Study Drugs for Teens


    Some people use certain medicines without a prescription because they think these meds help with focus and concentration. If you've heard of "study drugs" and wonder if there are any risks, find out in this article for teens.