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  • Ewing Sarcoma for Parents


    This type of cancer mainly develops in the arms, legs, ribs, spinal column, and pelvis. Early diagnosis and treatment mean most kids have a good chance of recovery.

  • MIBG Treatment for Neuroblastoma for Parents


    MIBG is a molecule that doctors combine with low-dose radioactive iodine to look for neuroblastoma. Given with higher-dose radioactive iodine, it can treat this cancer.

  • Weight Loss Medicines for Parents


    Doctors may recommend weight loss medicines for some kids and teens who can't lose weight through diet and exercise. Learn more.

  • Vaccine Basics for Teens


    Missing out on shots puts you at more serious risk than you might think. That one little "ouch" moment protects you from some major health problems.

  • What Are the Risks of Steroid Use? for Teens


    Will using steroids transform you into the most powerful athlete your coach has ever seen? Read this article to learn the facts on steroid use.

  • Birth Control: Birth Control Rings for Parents


    Talking to your kids about sex can be daunting. But discussing issues like abstinence, STDs, and birth control can help lower teens' risk of unintended pregnancy or contracting an STD.

  • Understanding Medicines and What They Do for Teens


    Medicines can cure, stop, or prevent disease; ease symptoms; or help in the diagnosis of illnesses. This article describes different types of medications and offers tips on taking them.

  • Does the HPV Vaccine Cause Paralysis? for Teens


    The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.

  • Sports Supplements for Parents


    Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. But there aren't enough long-term studies to know if they're safe for teens.

  • Sports Supplements for Teens


    Sports supplements are products used to enhance athletic performance. Lots of people who want to improve their performance have questions about how supplements work and whether they're safe.

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