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  • Coxsackievirus Infections for Parents


    Coxsackievirus infections can spread from person to person. In most cases, the viruses cause mild flu-like symptoms, but can lead to more serious infections.

  • Warts for Kids


    Find out why kids get warts and how to get rid of them.

  • What Are Colds? for Kids


    More than 200 viruses can cause colds. Because there are so many, there isn't a vaccination to prevent you from getting colds. Fortunately, your body already has the best cold cure — your immune system.

  • Emergency Contraception for Teens


    Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex; for example, if a condom breaks or slips off during sex. It is also available to teens who are forced to have unprotected sex.

  • Your Bones for Kids


    Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.

  • Blood Test: IGF Binding Protein-3 (IGFBP-3) for Parents


    The main reason doctors order the IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP3) test is to see if a person is producing a normal amount of human growth hormone.

  • 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 Parents


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

  • Types of Blood Tests for Parents


    Blood tests help doctors check how the body’s organs — such as the kidneys, liver, and thyroid, and heart — are working, and see if medical treatments are helpful. Here are some that kids might get.

  • Definition: Glycosylated Hemoglobin Test (Hemoglobin A1c) for Parents


    The glycosylated hemoglobin test shows what a person's average blood glucose level was for the 2 to 3 months before the test. This can help determine how well a person's diabetes is being controlled over time.