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  • The 5-Second Rule for Kids


    Is the 5-second rule real? No matter how long your dropped food sits on the ground, it's dirty. Learn more here.

  • Prenatal Testing: Second Trimester for Parents


    During your second trimester, you'll be offered tests based on your age, health, family medical history, and more.

  • A to Z: Burn, Second-Degree for Parents


    A second-degree burn affects the top two layers of skin (the epidermis and dermis). It is more serious than a first-degree burn.

  • What Are Second-Degree Burns? for Kids


    A second-degree burn is one that hurts the top two layers of skin.

  • What's a Laparoscopic Appendectomy? (Video) for Parents


    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix. Surgeons remove the appendix when it gets blocked and becomes infected. A laparoscopic appendectomy lets surgeons remove the appendix with the help of a tiny video camera called a laparoscope.

  • Well-Child Visit: 7 Years for Parents


    Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your child might be doing by the seventh year.

  • 8 Year Well-Child Checkup for Parents


    Find out what questions, tests, and exams to expect during your 8-year-old's well-child checkup.

  • Prenatal Test: First Trimester Screening for Parents


    The first trimester screening (or first trimester screen) includes a blood test and an ultrasound exam. It's done to see if a fetus is at risk for a chromosomal abnormality or birth defect.

  • Prenatal Test: Amniocentesis for Parents


    In amniocentesis, doctors take a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds a baby to check for signs of problems such as chromosomal disorders, genetic problems, and neural tube defects

  • Prenatal Test: Ultrasound for Parents


    A prenatal ultrasound is a safe and painless test that shows a baby's shape and position. It can be done in the first, second, or third trimester of pregnancy.