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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect…
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins…
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused…
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Otitis Media (with Effusion)
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems.
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Paraphimosis
Paraphimosis is a serious condition that happens when the foreskin gets stuck behind the head of the penis and can’t…
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Passing Healthy Habits on to Your Children
Teach your children how to live healthy. Start when they are young. This helps them avoid making unhealthy choices and…
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Pica
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…
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Pinworm Infection
Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by small, white worms. Anyone can get it, but it’s most common in…
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Pityriasis Rosea
Learn about the symptoms and causes of pityriasis rosea, and how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know
Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) references a group of symptoms often experienced up to 14 days before menstruation (period).
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Preparing Older Children to Make Medical Decisions for Themselves
Children should be able to participate in their health care, even from a young age. This will help them make…
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Preventing Teen Suicide
“13 Reasons Why” has started an important conversation about teen suicide, why it happens, and how parents and communities can…
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Proteinuria in Children
Proteinuria means there’s protein in urine. All children have a little protein in their urine. But too much may signal…
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Reye’s Syndrome
Reye’s syndrome is a rare but serious illness common in children recovering from a virus and taking aspirin. It can…
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Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…
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Rickets
Rickets is a rare disorder that affects children’s bones, causing them to soften and break easily.
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Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial infection that usually effects children between the ages of 5 and 15. It can be…
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