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  • What's Petroleum Jelly? for Kids


    Don't put this jelly on your sandwich.

  • What Does Epistaxis Mean? for Kids


    Epistaxis is usually no big deal — it's just the medical word for a bloody nose.

  • What's a Nasal Cavity? for Kids


    The nasal cavity is the inside of your nose.

  • Bath Salts for Teens


    Bath salts are powerful stimulant drugs that increase brain and central nervous system activity. Find out how they can affect you in this article for teens.

  • Thrombocytopenia for Teens


    Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

  • Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma for Parents


    A juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma is a growth in the area behind the nose. They're benign but can damage nerves and bones and block ear and sinus drainage. Almost all JNAs are in teenage boys.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Parents


    When someone has hypertension (high blood pressure), the heart has to pump harder and the arteries are under more strain as they carry blood.

  • Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) for Teens


    High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is more common in adults, but it can happen at any age. Learn what it is and how to treat it.

  • Thrombocytopenia for Parents


    Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.

  • Aplastic Anemia for Parents


    Aplastic anemia happens when the body can't make enough blood cells. A person can develop anemia, infections, and bleeding. Treatments can help with most kinds of aplastic anemia.

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