What is anemia and how can I tell if my child is anemic? Anemia is a condition that occurs when there are not enough red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to the other cells in the body. The body's cells need oxygen to survive. Your child may become anemic for any of the…
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Acne
I'm starting to get pimples! What can I do to get rid of them? The bad news—There's no cure for acne. The good news—It usually clears up as you get older. In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to help keep those zits under control. First Steps: Benzoyl peroxide lotion or gel—the…
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ADHD
What do I need to know about ADHD? Almost all children have times when their behavior veers out of control. They may speed about in constant motion, make noise nonstop, refuse to wait their turn, and crash into everything around them. At other times they may drift as if in a daydream, failing to pay…
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