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Eating During Pregnancy for Parents
To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby's growth and development.
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How Can I Quit Smoking? for Teens
Nearly 1 in 5 deaths in the United States is related to tobacco. Are you ready to kick the habit?
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Pica for Parents
Some young kids have the eating disorder pica, which is characterized by cravings to eat nonfood items.
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Therapy and Weight Management for Teens
Losing weight can feel like a challenge, no matter how much we want it. It can sometimes seem like our minds are working against us. That's where weight-management counselors can help.
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PMS, Cramps, and Irregular Periods for Parents
Most period problems are common and normal. But some might be a sign that there's something else going on.
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I'm Skinny, So Does It Matter What I Eat? for Teens
Foods that are high in fat and calories and low in nutrition can be bad for your health, even if you're skinny.
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Vaping: What Parents Should Know for Parents
E-cigarettes (or “vape pens”) heat a liquid until it becomes a vapor, which is inhaled. The liquid (called e-liquid or “vape juice”) can contain nicotine or marijuana distillate or oil. Here are the facts on vaping.
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What Are Cocaine & Crack? for Parents
Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.
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Alcohol for Kids
Do you know how beer and other alcoholic drinks affect the body and mind? Find out in this article for kids.
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What Is Heroin? for Parents
Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.