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A to Z: Respiratory Failure for Parents
Learn what happens when the lungs cannot properly bring oxygen into or remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
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Eating During Pregnancy for Parents
To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby's growth and development.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for Parents
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Certain foods can trigger these problems. So can anxiety, stress, and infections.
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Surgeries and Procedures: Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents
Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.
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A to Z: Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Parents
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It is sometimes called a "nervous stomach" or a "spastic colon."
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Lactose Intolerance Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.
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Dealing With Triggers: Irritants for Parents
If strong scents, smoke, and smog make your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit contact with these irritants.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Parents
Minimally invasive surgery is a type of procedure done with smaller incisions (cuts).
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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.
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Metabolism for Parents
Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.