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  • What's a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine? for Parents


    You might be surprised to learn that not all physicians have the letters MD after their names. Some have the letters DO (doctor of osteopathy).

  • Acupuncture for Parents


    Acupuncture is the practice of putting tiny needles into specific spots of the body for medical therapy. Scientific evidence shows that it works for some kinds of medical conditions by stimulating the body to release natural pain killers and other chemicals.

  • Study Drugs for Teens


    Some people use certain medicines without a prescription because they think these meds help with focus and concentration. If you've heard of "study drugs" and wonder if there are any risks, find out in this article for teens.

  • Smoking and Asthma for Teens


    Smoking is a bad idea, especially for people with asthma. Here's why.

  • Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy for Parents


    A ketogenic diet is a strict high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that can reduce, and sometimes stop, seizures.

  • Health Insurance: Cracking the Code for Teens


    Health insurance has a language all its own. This article for teens explains what some key terms mean.

  • Sickle Cell Disease Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    If you're a teacher, here's what you need to know about sickle cell disease and how to support your students.

  • Social Anxiety Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about social phobia, and what teachers can do to help students with the disorder succeed in school.

  • Food Allergies Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about food allergies, and how to help students avoid or deal with allergic reactions.

  • Everyday Reading Opportunities for Parents


    Finding time to read is important to developing literacy skills. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of every day.