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Awash in Cold Medicines
Question: Who took cough and cold medicines the most? Answer: Kids aged 2 through 5 years – the very group for whom the... »
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Congratulations! You've made an important choice ...
Congratulations! You've made an important choice to pursue CPR training. I salute you in your efforts to be trained to... »
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Helping a Child Handle Blood Draws
Although you can’t make the needle go away, there are some things you can do to soften the experience. Click here for a... »
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Smallpox Vaccination
In 1967, the World Health Organization (WHO) began an intense campaign to eradicate smallpox from the planet through... »
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The Millennium Baby - A Century of Technology
Having a baby in January 2000 is very different from having a baby in January 1900. Back then, there were no early... »

A-Z Guide

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Appendicitis
The appendix is a small, hollow, worm-shaped tube that attaches to the large intestine. Appendicitis is an inflammation... »
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Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
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Cleft Lip and Palate
Clefts are gaps in the developing lip and/or palate. They may be small notches or large open spaces. They occur because... »
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Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition where important membrane linings do not function properly. Thickened, rubbery... »
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Glaucoma
Childhood glaucoma is a condition where pressure slowly builds up in the eye, eventually damaging the optic nerve and... »