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What's Addiction? for Kids
An addiction is an urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
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What Are Islet Cells? for Kids
The pancreas contains clusters of cells that make hormones. These clusters are known as islets.
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What's the Larynx? for Kids
If you can sing "la la la," then you have a larynx!
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What Is Hyperglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hyperglycemia occurs when the levels get too high.
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What Is Hypoglycemia? for Kids
Glucose (a type of sugar) is the body's main energy source. Hypoglycemia occurs when the levels get too low.
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What Is Frostbite? for Kids
Brrrrr . . . pass the hat and mittens, please!
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What's a Dermatologist? for Kids
A special doctor called a dermatologist knows a lot about skin.
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What's Acne? for Kids
Acne is the name for those red bumps called pimples that a lot of kids and teens get on their skin.
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What's Insulin? for Kids
If someone has diabetes, they have trouble with a hormone called insulin.
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What Is a Complete Blood Count (CBC)? for Kids
Blood is made up of different parts, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.