Staying healthy
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Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?
Chelation therapy is not an effective autism treatment, and it may be dangerous.
Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
There's no evidence that restrictive diets are an effective treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Better research is needed to find out if limiting certain foods or food additives will help reduce hyperactivity and ADHD symptoms.
Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
There are no hypoallergenic dog breeds, but you can reduce your allergic reactions.
Asthma in children: Creating an asthma action plan
Managing childhood asthma can be complicated. Take control with a written plan.
Staying healthy in school: Kid-friendly tips
Consider these tips for keeping your kids healthy in school.
Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
Making progress towards your goals
Learn how to make progress toward your goals of learning new skills such as a new language or a musical instrument.
Osteomalacia
Caused by a severe vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia softens bones, sometimes causing leg bowing in children. Boosting vitamin D intake can cure the disorder.
Congenital myopathies
These rare muscle diseases that cause weakness and poor muscle tone are present at birth and caused by genetic defects.
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