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Although AFM is a rare condition, it is a serious one. The condition affects the nervous system but preferentially impacts the spinal cord. It causes muscles and reflexes to become very weak and sometimes entire limbs to stop functioning.
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Twins Cora and Farrah were born on March 15, 2017, in Tyler, Texas, at just 24 weeks. They each weighed less than 1.5 pounds and faced significant challenges.
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As obesity rates increase in children, the number of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is also rising. Both conditions not only rob kids of good health early in life, they set children up for serious health problems as adults.
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During the holiday season, many families look forward to a big Thanksgiving feast, school celebrations and special seasonal treats. But for parents of a child with food allergies, celiac disease or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Learn how to navigate food allergies during the festivities to ensure your child has a happy and healthy holiday season.
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Influenza is a seasonal illness caused by a viral infection of the respiratory system. Learn about flu symptoms in children & read our guide to prevent the flu.
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When an athlete gets injured, it can be frightening – but it is also a common occurrence. High school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries each year. Often, it can be difficult to know when a sports injury needs immediate attention versus when it's best to take a "wait and see" approach.
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If your child complains of chest pain, you may feel alarmed or concerned about your child's heart. But according to Colin Kane, M.D., pediatric cardiologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern, there are many possible causes of chest pain in children.
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As a growing number of states legalize marijuana and public perceptions shift, more teens may feel that marijuana isn't dangerous – putting them at higher risk for marijuana use.
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Between food storage containers, bottles and non-breakable dishes, plastic is a common item in most families' kitchens. However, there are growing concerns that this common household material could expose children to harmful chemicals.
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The feeling of gratitude can have huge benefits for your child's mental health. Gratitude is typically associated with optimism, a more positive sense of well being and even increased happiness.
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Between standard vaccines and an annual flu shot, children get many shots throughout their early lives. At some point, it's likely that every child will experience some degree of fear or anxiety about getting poked. According to a 2018 survey, half of 2- to 5-year-olds are afraid of visiting the doctor, and 1 in 25 parents have delayed or canceled a vaccination visit because of their child's fear.
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