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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.

  • 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.

  • Blood Test: Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP) for Parents


    A basic metabolic panel (BMP), commonly ordered as part of routine medical exam, is a set of blood tests that gives information about sugar (glucose) and calcium levels, kidney function, and electrolyte and fluid balance.

  • 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.

  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) for Parents


    Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic disorder caused by a defect in the enzyme that breaks down an amino acid. PKU is treatable when it is found early.

  • Sanfilippo Syndrome for Parents


    Sanfilippo syndrome is a rare condition in which the body can't break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.

  • A to Z: Sanfilippo Syndrome for Parents


    Sanfilippo syndrome makes the body unable to break down certain carbohydrates (sugars) in the blood, leading to serious problems in the brain and nervous system.

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