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Children and Teenagers

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Hearing Problems in Children

Hearing problems can be temporary or permanent. About 2 or 3 out of every 1,000 children in the U.S. are born deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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High Cholesterol in Children and Teens

High cholesterol isn’t just a problem for adults. It can put your child or teen at risk of coronary artery disease and other heart diseases. Learn more.
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Infant and Newborn Care

Going home with a new baby is exciting but it can be scary too. Read about the changes a newborn goes through and also see tips for proper baby care.
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Infant and Newborn Development

Babies do not develop at the same rate. However, there are 5 growth areas that are crucial to infant and newborn development. Read about them.
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Infant and Newborn Nutrition

From breastfeeding to solid foods, infant and newborn nutrition provides babies with nutrients needed to grow. Read about how to identify allergies.
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Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis or JA, causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness and loss of motion in children. Learn diagnosis and tests for JA.
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Lead Poisoning

Breathing air, drinking water or eating food that contains lead can cause health problems. Find a list of scenarios that can lead to lead poisoning.
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Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities affect how people understand, remember and respond to information. Learn more on how to identify and cope with learning disabilities.
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Measles

Measles or rubeola is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily person to person, causes red blotchy rash along with other symptoms.
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Medicines and Children

Never guess how to give medicines to a child. When it comes to taking medicines, kids aren't just small adults. Learn how to follow the drug label.
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Mumps

Mumps symptoms include fever, headache, and muscle aches. There is no treatment, but the MMR vaccine can prevent it. Get the facts about the vaccine.
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Newborn Screening

Your newborn infant has screening tests before leaving the hospital. Get the facts about these tests and what you should expect.
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