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  • Metabolism for Teens


    Your body gets the energy it needs from food through a process called metabolism. Get all the facts on metabolism in this article.

  • Metabolic Syndrome for Parents


    Metabolic syndrome is a group of health problems that can lead to heart disease and diabetes. Learn what may help.

  • A to Z: Metabolic Syndrome for Parents


    Metabolic syndrome is a group of separate health problems that often happen together in a person.

  • Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) Blood Test for Parents


    The basic metabolic panel (BMP) blood test checks blood sugar, kidney health, and fluid balance.

  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) Blood Test for Parents


    The comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) blood test checks protein, sugar, liver and kidney health, and fluid balance.

  • Maple Syrup Urine Disease for Parents


    Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a rare metabolic disorder that some babies are born with.

  • Galactosemia for Parents


    Some babies are born with the metabolic disorder glactosemia. They must drink soy-based formula instead of breast milk or a cow's milk-based formula.

  • Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease for Parents


    Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland sends too much thyroid hormone into the blood. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Graves' disease.

  • Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions for Teens


    This section has information on health problems that are passed down through families.

  • Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions for Parents


    Learn about conditions that can be caused by changes in our genes.