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Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?
A Doppler ultrasound measures blood flow and pressure in blood vessels.
Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?
Learn how types of lymphomas are determined using lab tests to examine cancer cells.
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Unfortunately, there is no standard or routine screening test for ovarian cancer.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?
A diluted bleach bath may help treat chronic eczema.
Baby teeth: When do children start losing them?
Losing baby teeth is a major childhood milestone. Find out what to expect.
Mononucleosis: Can it recur?
Mono can return in some rare cases. Learn why that happens.
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