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Genetics for Parents
Genetics is the study of genes, which carry information that gets passed from one generation to the next.
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Genetic Counseling for Parents
Genetic counseling is a way for people to understand how genetic illnesses can affect them and their family.
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Protruding Ears for Parents
Protruding ears is when ears stick out from the side of the head. They don’t cause any medical problems, but if parents or the child want the ears fixed, treatments can help.
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Can Anesthesia Hurt Brain Development? for Parents
Find out what the experts say.
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Clinical Trials for Parents
Deciding to enroll your child in a clinical study will depend on its potential benefits and risks, as well as your child's particular illness. Learn more.
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Are Insect Repellents With DEET Safe for Kids? for Parents
Insect repellents containing DEET have been tested and approved as safe for kids older than 2 months. But be sure to read all labels and take care when you use them.
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Puberty Basics for Teens
Voice cracking? Clothes don't fit? Puberty can be a confusing time, but learning about it doesn't have to be. Read all about it.
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Albinism for Parents
Humans, animals, and even plants can have albinism, a condition that gives people a kind of pale appearance. Find out more about albinism here.
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Trichomoniasis for Parents
Trichomoniasis (or "trich") is a sexually transmitted disease. Many people with trich have no symptoms, so they can spread it to others without knowing it.
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Period Cramps for Kids
Cramps can put a crimp in a girl's daily routine. Find out what period cramps are and how to handle them.