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Kidney Transplant for Teens
If the kidneys stop working, a person will need either dialysis or a transplant. Get the facts on kidney transplant in this article for teens.
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How Can I Deal With My Asthma? for Teens
Asthma is more common these days than it used to be. The good news is it's also a lot easier to manage and control.
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Fibromyalgia for Teens
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain in a person's muscles, joints, and other soft tissues. Find out how doctors tell if a person has fibromyalgia and what can be done to treat it.
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Glomerulonephritis for Teens
With glomerulonephritis, tiny filtering units in the kidneys stop working properly, causing problems like too much fluid in the body and swelling. Most of the time it can be treated. Find out more.
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Dealing With Sports Injuries for Teens
You practiced hard and made sure you wore protective gear, but you still got hurt. Read this article to find out how to take care of sports injuries - and how to avoid getting them.
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Words to Know (Cancer Glossary) for Teens
Check out our cancer glossary for lots of easy-to-read definitions.
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Cystic Fibrosis for Teens
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce mucus that's extremely thick and sticky. It mainly affects the lungs and the pancreas, causing serious breathing and digestive problems.
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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.
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Physical Therapy for Teens
Physical therapy helps people get back to full strength and movement - and manage pain - in key parts of the body after an illness or injury.
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Ankle Sprains for Teens
A sprained ankle is a very common injury that happens when the ligaments that support the ankle get overly stretched or torn. Find out how to avoid ankle sprains and what to do if you get one.