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Strength training: OK for kids?
It's good for kids to build strength as long as form and safety come first.
Strep throat in young children: A common diagnosis?
Strep throat in young children is uncommon, but it's possible. Learn about symptoms.
Suicide: What to do when someone is thinking about suicide
Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with the person. Be sensitive and direct. Urge the person to get help.
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?
Toe walking in children
Walking on toes or the balls of the feet is fairly common in children who are learning to walk. Most children outgrow it.
Transgender facts
Know the basics about sex and gender, including common terms and definitions.
Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
Like cholesterol, triglycerides can cause health problems. Here's how to lower your triglycerides.
Types of dermatitis
Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Types of psoriasis
Learn to identify types of psoriasis, such as guttate psoriasis and scalp psoriasis, by appearance.
VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Like LDL cholesterol, very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol is considered a type of 'bad' cholesterol.
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