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  • A to Z: Tracheitis for Parents


    Learn about tracheitis, a condition that affects the respiratory tract.

  • A to Z: Osteochondritis Dissecans for Parents


    Learn about osteochondritis dissecans, a joint condition in which a piece of bone and cartilage become unattached, either partially or completely.

  • What Is Ketamine? for Parents


    Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that can cause intoxication, hallucinations, and even death when taken in dangerously high doses.

  • Smallpox for Parents


    If you're wondering what smallpox is and why people sometimes worry about it, get the facts here.

  • Voxelotor for People With Sickle Cell Disease for Teens


    Voxelotor is a medicine that can help people with sickle cell disease. Find out how it works.

  • What Are HIV and AIDS? for Kids


    Get the facts on HIV and AIDS in this article just for kids.

  • I'm 14 and I Don't Have My Period Yet. Is This Normal? for Teens


    Girls usually get their first periods between the ages of 8 and 15. However, some girls start puberty a little earlier or later than others.

  • Testicular Torsion for Teens


    This emergency condition happens when the spermatic cord gets twisted and cuts off blood supply, causing pain and swelling. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

  • First Aid: Chickenpox for Parents


    Chickenpox (varicella) has become less common in the U.S. due to the chickenpox vaccine, but it can easily spread from one person to another.

  • Folic Acid and Pregnancy for Parents


    One of the most important ways to help prevent serious birth defects is for moms to get enough folic acid every day - especially before conception and during early pregnancy.