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When Being Overweight Is a Health Problem for Teens
A couple of pounds of extra body fat are not a health risk for most people. But when people are severely overweight, it can cause health problems.
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The Deal With Diets for Teens
With all the focus on dieting, how do you figure out what's healthy and what isn't? Read this article to get the basics on dieting.
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Failure to Thrive for Parents
Most kids grow well but some have ”failure to thrive.” This means they don't gain weight as expected and may not grow as tall as they should.
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What Can I Do to Become Taller? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Can a Person Get Mono More Than Once? for Teens
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Why Does the Doctor Have to Examine My Testicles? for Teens
Doctors check the testicles to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia.
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Eating Disorders for Parents
Eating disorders are common among teens and kids, especially young women. Read about the warning signs, prevention strategies, and ways to help a child with an eating disorder.
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Dietary Tips for Teens With Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Teens with cystic fibrosis have some specific nutritional needs. Here's how they can meet those needs.
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A to Z: Failure to Thrive for Parents
Failure to thrive refers to a child's inability to gain weight and grow as expected for kids of the same age and gender. Most diagnoses are made in the first few years of life.
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A to Z: Anorexia Nervosa for Parents
Learn about anorexia nervosa, a type of eating disorder.