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Sleeping During Pregnancy for Parents
Catching enough ZZZs during pregnancy can be difficult for many women. Here's why - plus tips for better sleep.
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Lyme Disease for Kids
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.
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Typhoid Fever for Parents
While typhoid fever isn't common in the U.S., it can be a health threat elsewhere. Learn about this illness and how to prevent it.
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Fevers for Kids
What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids.
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Mumps for Parents
Mumps is a viral infection that causes telltale swelling and pain in the salivary glands. With the help of the mumps vaccine, it's preventable.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease for Parents
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFM) is a common viral infection that causes painful red blisters in the mouth and throat, and on the hands, feet, and diaper area.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for Teens
Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a disease caused by a bacteria that is carried by certain types of ticks. Learn about the signs and symptoms of RMSF and tips for preventing infection in this article.
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever for Parents
Rocky Mountain spotted fever is an infection spread by ticks. Find out more about it - including how to prevent it.
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Costochondritis for Parents
Costochondritis is a painful swelling of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. It's one of the most common causes of chest pain in kids and teens.
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Tonsillitis for Teens
You wake up and your throat is swollen and you have a fever. Could it be tonsillitis? Find out what tonsillitis is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it.