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• Electronic Health Records for Teens

  
  

  Because EHRs improve how well your doctors talk to each other and coordinate your treatment, they can enhance your medical care. Get the facts on electronic health records.

• Why Are Babies Born Early? for Parents

  
  

  Many things can cause a baby to be born early or with health problems. Some of these things can be controlled, but others can’t. Find out what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy.

• Treatments to Prevent Premature Birth for Parents

  
  

  Some women are more likely than others to go into labor early. Find out what doctors can do to help prevent or delay early labor.

• How to Compete in Sports for Kids

  
  

  Sometimes sports competition can make kids feel pressure. If it's too much, a kid might not have as much fun as before. Find out what to do if this happens to you.

• Body Piercing for Teens

  
  

  Wondering whether you should pierce one of your precious parts? Read about what to expect.

• 9 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem for Parents

  
  

  Self-esteem can come easier to some kids than others. If your child's self-esteem needs a boost, try these suggestions.

• Social Anxiety for Teens

  
  

  When people feel so self-conscious and anxious that it prevents them from speaking up or socializing most of the time, it may be due to a mental health problem known as social anxiety (or social phobia).

• Ewing Sarcoma for Parents

  
  

  This type of cancer mainly develops in the arms, legs, ribs, spinal column, and pelvis. Early diagnosis and treatment mean most kids have a good chance of recovery.

• Tattoos for Teens

  
  

  What's the safest way to get a tattoo? Does it hurt? What can go wrong? Knowing the facts will help you decide whether a tattoo is a good idea for you.

• Lactose Intolerance for Kids

  
  

  Kids with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy foods. But by making smart choices, they can eat delicious foods without feeling sick.