Children's health
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Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
Cast care: Do's and don'ts
Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet
See the current children's nutrition recommendations for protein, carbohydrates, more.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure
Learn about this type of seizure that can cause convulsions. Also know how to help if you see someone having one.
Peritonitis
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of peritonitis.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Understand the health effects of ruptured silicone breast implants.
Iron deficiency in children: Prevention tips for parents
Learn how much of this key mineral your child needs and what the health risks of not getting enough are.
Iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: Prevention tips
Are you getting enough iron? Know how to spot the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy and how to prevent it.
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