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  • 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.

  • Preventive Medicines for Sickle Cell Disease: Are They Right for You? for Teens


    Learn about medicines that help people with sickle cell disease stay well and avoid problems before they start.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission for Parents


    Many families with a child in remission feel empowered to make lifestyle changes that could benefit their child's health in the future. Here are some tips.

  • 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.

  • 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.