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  • Blood Test: Glucose for Parents


    The blood glucose test, which measures the amount of sugar in the blood, may be done as part of a routine physical or to help diagnose diabetes.

  • Leaving Your Child Home Alone for Parents


    It's natural for parents to be a bit anxious when first leaving kids without supervision. But you can feel prepared and confident with some planning and a couple of trial runs.

  • Blood Test: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis for Parents


    A hemoglobin electrophoresis can help diagnose diseases involving abnormal hemoglobin production, and often is performed as part of newborn screening tests.

  • Blood Test: Uric Acid for Parents


    Doctors may order this test if they suspect high levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. Some kids with leukemia or other types of cancer can have high levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia).

  • Blood Test: C-Peptide for Parents


    A C-peptide test can help doctors tell the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It also can help find the cause of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

  • Blood Test: T4 (Thyroxine) for Parents


    Doctors may order the T4 blood test if a person has symptoms that suggest any kind of thyroid disorder.

  • Blood Test: Lipid Panel for Parents


    Results from a lipid panel enable your doctor to evaluate the levels of different kinds of fats in the blood.

  • What to Do When You Feel Stressed for Kids


    Everybody gets stressed from time to time. This article for kids has some tips to try the next time you're stressed.

  • 5 Ways to Prepare for Your Sports Season for Teens


    How can you get ready to play your best season ever? Read these tips for teen athletes.

  • Blood Test: Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) for Parents


    Doctors may order TSH blood tests to diagnose and monitor treatment of a thyroid disorder or see how the pituitary gland is working.