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Strains and Sprains for Parents
Sprains and strains are common injuries, especially for kids who play hard or are into sports.
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Knee Injuries for Teens
Knee injuries are common when you're active or playing sports. Learn about different types of knee injuries, symptoms, treatments, and prevention.
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X-Ray Exam: Chest for Parents
A chest X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to take a picture of a person's chest, including the heart, lungs, diaphragm, lymph nodes, upper spine, ribs, collarbone, and breastbone.
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Sports Physicals for Kids
If you play team sports, you may have had a sports physical. A sports physical is a visit to the doctor to make sure you're in good enough shape to play the sport you want to play.
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Cholesterol for Teens
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in your blood. The body needs some cholesterol, but too much can be a problem. Discover more about cholesterol.
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Cholesterol for Parents
Most parents probably don't think about what cholesterol means for their kids. But high cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, which has its roots in childhood.
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What's Cholesterol? for Kids
Chances are, you've heard about cholesterol a lot lately, but you might be wondering what it is. Here's your chance to get the lowdown in our article just for kids.
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Sports Physicals for Teens
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to get a sports physical.
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Sports Physicals for Parents
Just as professional sports stars need medical care to keep them playing their best, so do student athletes. That's why it's important to make sure that kids and teens get a sports physical.
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Strokes for Parents
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain stops, even for a second. Often, kids who have a stroke can learn to use their arms and legs and speak again through brain retraining.