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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.
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.
Sun damage
See photos of common skin conditions that are caused by too much time in the sun.
Sunburn
Learn more about how UV rays harm your skin and what you can do for symptom sunburn relief and how to protect yourself from sun exposure.
Swimmer's ear
The moist environment from water remaining in your ear after swimming or bathing can lead to this infection in the outer ear canal.
Swimmer's itch
Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of this itchy rash that usually affects people swimming in freshwater lakes.
Synovial sarcoma
This rare type of cancer tends to occur near large joints, mainly the knee, in young adults. The main treatment is surgery.
Takayasu's arteritis
Understand this rare disease that damages the aorta, the large artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body.
Teen depression
This serious mental health problem affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.
Teen drug abuse: Help your teen avoid drugs
Want to prevent teen drug abuse? Understand how to talk to your teen about the consequences of using drugs.
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