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Therapy for ADHD for Kids
Therapy is part of the treatment for most kids who have ADHD. This article is for kids who want to find out how it helps.
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Lupus for Teens
Lupus is a disease that affects the immune system. Learn how lupus is treated, signs and symptoms, how to support a friend who has it, and more.
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ADHD for Teens
ADHD is a medical condition caused by brain differences that affect attention and behavior in specific ways. This article for teens has the basics on ADHD.
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Why Do Feet Stink? for Kids
Your hard-working feet sometimes start stinking. Find out why in this article for kids.
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Germs: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Protozoa for Parents
Germs are the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa that can cause disease.
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Ultrasound: Abdomen for Parents
Doctors order abdominal ultrasounds when they're concerned about symptoms such as belly pain, repeated vomiting, abnormal liver or kidney function tests, or a swollen belly.
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Anemia for Teens
Anemia is when the number of red blood cells in the body gets too low. Red blood cells carry hemoglobin (pronounced: HEE-muh-glow-bin), a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Without enough of them, oxygen doesn't get to the body's organs. Without enough oxygen, the organs can't work normally.
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Immune System for Teens
The immune system is made up of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that defend people against germs and microorganisms.
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Immune System for Parents
The immune system, composed of special cells, proteins, tissues, and organs that protect against germs and microorganisms, is the body's defense against disease.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Kids
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.