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Kids Health: Poison Ivy/ Oak/ Sumac
What happens when your skin is exposed to poison oak, poison ivy, or poison sumac? Learn the answer to this question. Also learn how to treat skin allergies and rashes, and learn to detect the signs and symptoms of a life-threatening...
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Kids Health: Can Acne Scars Be Removed?
Acne can be a temporary nightmare for teens, but what makes it worse is that it often leaves behind scars. Find out how to avoid these everpresent reminders of acne's unpleasant presence. Don't forget to check out acne quiz and the links...
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Kids Health: What's My Lyme Disease Risk
Use this site to learn where Lyme disease is most prevalent in the United States and how Lyme disease can be avoided by following "Safety tips." This website provides information on how to stay safe from Lyme disease and how to remove a...
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Kids Health: Is Tattooing Safe?
Are you considering a tattoo but worried about the repercussions? Read through this article for information regarding the implications that come with getting a tattoo. Links to related articles are included on this site.
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Kids Health: Tattoos
What is a tattoo and why do so many people have tattoos? KidsHealth provides you with the facts and risks on tattooing.
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Kids Health: Sickle Cell Anemia
This article gives information about sickle cell anemia, a disease caused by mutations of the gene that forms red blood cells. Provided are answers to the following questions: "What Do Doctors Do?" and "What Can Teens Do to Stay Well?"
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Kids Health: Ugh! Ulcers
People used to think ulcers were caused by stress, but now doctors know they are caused by the H. pylori bacteria. In this article for kids, find out what an ulcer is, how to treat them, and how you can prevent them.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Black Widow Spider Bit Me
This site is provided for by KidsHealth. Black widow spiders are poisonous spiders. Use this site to find out how to identify them, where they live, and what to do if you are bitten by one.
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Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Ears
An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.
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Kids Health: What Are Reflexes?
This succinct site provides a basic explanation of what reflexes are and delves into the role of the spinal cord and nervous system in communicating and receiving messages.
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Kids Health: What Makes Me Sneeze?
An easy-to-read article on sneezing, covering why we sneeze, the muscles involved when we sneeze, some of the things that causes us to sneeze, and the phenomenon of photic sneezing.
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Kids Health: Bronchial Tubes
Learn what bronchial tubes are and where they are located in this brief definition by KidsHealth.
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Kids Health: Heat Illness
Being out in the sun and heat, especially while exercising or participating in any physical activity, can lead to heat exaustion and heatstroke. Learn how to prevent getting sick while in the sun, and learn how to cool down if you feel ill.
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Kids Health: A Body Basics Article: Blood
Site provides an article on blood and what it does. Contains specific information on red and white blood cells as well as platelets.
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Kids Health: Cystic Fibrosis
Site focuses on cystic fibrosis health issues as they relate to children; Includes CF overview, risk factors, specific effects on children, diagnosis, and treatments.
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Kids Health: Somebody in My Friend's Family Died, What Should I Do?
How would you help your friend if someone important to them died? Learn how people grieve and what you can do to make things easier for them.
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Kids Health: Smart Snacking
TeensHealth exhibits the importance of healthy snacking, especially when you are really busy.
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Kids Health: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
This article from Family Doctor.org gives details on individuals who encounter the same painful events, but their reactions are different. Read this article to find out more about this disorder and how people can find help. Links to...
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Kids Health: Strength Training
TeensHealth help you answer the following questions on strength training: how do I get started?; "what are the dangers of strength training?"; and "what is a healthy routine?".
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Kids Health: Someone at School Has a Weapon
Bringing a weapon to school usually results from feeling helpless or unable to deal with a threatening situation. Learn what you should do if you find that someone has brought a gun to school. Links to similar sites are available as well.
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Kids Health: Immune System Quiz
Do you know what immunity is all about? Take this 10 question online quiz and find out how much you know.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Bed Bug Bit Me
Use this site to find out what a bedbug is, what it looks like, and why it would want to bite you at this site from Kids Health. You'll also learn ways to avoid bedbug bites and what you should do if you do get bitten.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Bee Bit Me!
At this site from Kids Health you can learn about different types of bees, and where they live. Read about what to expect if you are stung by a bee and what you should do. There are also tips on how to avoid being stung.
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Kids Health: Hey! A Chigger Bit Me
This site is provided for by Kids Health. Did you realize that chiggers are so small that they can actually be found on other bugs? They are a type of mite, which means they are an arachnid. What happens when you're bitten by a chigger?...