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Fibromyalgia for Parents
The chronic condition fibromyalgia causes widespread pain in the muscles, joints, and other areas of the body. Lifestyle changes and other strategies can help kids who have it feel better.
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Neuroblastoma for Parents
Learn about neuroblastoma, a rare type of childhood cancer that develops in infants and young children.
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Biopsies for Parents
Doctors order biopsies to examine tissue or cells when they're concerned about a problem such as an infection, inflammation, or cancer.
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Celiac Disease for Parents
Celiac disease happens when someone has a food intolerance to gluten. Here's how to manage symptoms and prevent damage to the intestines.
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Birth Defects for Parents
Some birth defects are minor and cause no problems. Others can be serious and require lifelong treatment.
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Alpha Thalassemia for Parents
Alpha thalassemia is a blood disorder in which the body has a problem producing alpha globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen throughout the body.
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PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Teens
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower their risk of getting HIV.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Teens
Some teens get stomachaches and diarrhea often. Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common intestinal disorder that affects the colon.
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Alzheimer's Disease for Kids
We all forget things once in a while. But Alzheimer's disease, a condition some older adults get, is different from everyday forgetting.
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Leukemia for Parents
Leukemia refers to cancers of the white blood cells. With the proper treatment, the outlook for kids with leukemia is quite good.