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  • Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists for Parents


    An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.

  • Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) for Parents


    Kids often have knock knees (when knees touch but the ankles are apart). They usually go away without on their own by the time a child is 7 or 8 years old.

  • Lyme Disease for Teens


    Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens


    In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.

  • Medicines for Diabetes for Teens


    Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.

  • Treating Type 1 Diabetes for Parents


    For kids diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it's important to create a diabetes management plan to help them manage the condition and stay healthy and active.

  • Medicines for Diabetes for Kids


    For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy. Find out more in this article for kids.

  • Molluscum Contagiosum for Parents


    Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. For most children, the rash isn't a big deal and goes away on its own over time.

  • Dehydration for Parents


    Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

  • What's the Difference Between a Treatment and a Cure? for Teens


    Doctors can treat medical problems and sometimes cure them. But what's the difference between a "treatment" and a "cure"? Find out.

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