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  • Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling) for Teens


    Trichotillomania is a condition that gives people strong urges to pull out their hair. What causes it and how do people overcome it? Find out in this article for teens.

  • Lungs and Respiratory System for Teens


    Each day you breathe about 20,000 times. Find out more about the lungs and breathing process.

  • Why Do Many Pregnant Women Pull Ligaments, Muscles, and Joints? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Scoliosis: Bracing for Teens


    Some teens with scoliosis wear a brace to help stop their curve from getting worse as they grow. Find out more about how scoliosis braces work and how long people wear them in this article for teens.

  • A to Z: Nursemaid's Elbow (Annular Ligament Displacement) for Parents


    Nursemaid's elbow is a common injury in young kids that happens when a ligament slips out of place near the elbow.

  • Your Child's Habits for Parents


    Nail biting, hair twirling, thumb sucking, and nose picking - these childhood habits are common. Here's how to deal with them.

  • Scoliosis: Bracing for Parents


    Some kids with scoliosis wear a brace to help stop their curve from getting worse as they grow. Find out more about the different types of scoliosis braces.

  • Surgeries and Procedures: Retinopathy of Prematurity for Parents


    Retinopathy of prematurity, which mostly occurs in premature babies, is a disease that causes abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina. Sometimes surgery is needed to prevent vision loss or blindness.

  • Hair Removal for Teens


    You can buy dozens of products for getting rid of unwanted hair. How do they work? And how do you use them?

  • Splinters for Teens


    It may be tempting to ignore a splinter, especially if it doesn't hurt. But a splinter can become infected, so you should try to get it out as soon as you notice it.

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