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You've probably seen a kid in the cafeteria take out his retainer before eating lunch. Carefully, he places it in a plastic container to make sure that it's safe while he eats. You can tell that this small plastic and metal mouthpiece is important to...

You've probably seen a kid in the cafeteria take o...

They're your tootsies, your dogs, your piggies. Whatever you call them, feet are an important part of you. Without them, you couldn't stand up, walk around, or run a race. In fact, your feet work so hard for you that sometimes they get sweaty. And st...

They're your tootsies, your dogs, your piggies. Wh...

Put toothpaste on a pimple? You may have heard this suggestion, but experts on acne say don't do it.If you try it, that spot on your skin could get even more red, irritated, and noticeable. Why? Today, there are so many different kinds of toothpastes...

Put toothpaste on a pimple? You may have heard thi...

You have probably seen people who have Down syndrome. They have certain physical features, such as a flatter face and upward slanting eyes. They may have medical problems, too, such as heart defects. Kids with Down syndrome usually have trouble learn...

You have probably seen people who have Down syndro...

Tilt your head back a bit and look in the mirror. Do you see the way your nose connects to your upper lip?Now open your mouth. Do you see the seam on the roof of your mouth? Sometimes you can feel it with your finger or your tongue. That's where your...

Tilt your head back a bit and look in the mirror. ...

Have you ever heard the word albino? It's a word that's sometimes used to describe a condition called albinism (say: al-buh-nih-zum). Humans, animals, and even plants can have this condition, which means that the person, animal, or plant doesn't have...

Have you ever heard the word albino? It's a word t...

Epilepsy comes from a Greek word meaning "to hold or seize," and people who have epilepsy have seizures. You might also hear a seizure called a convulsion, fit, or spell.Seizures happen when there is unusual electrical activity in the brain. Your bra...

Epilepsy comes from a Greek word meaning "to hold ...

Andrea is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She likes to go swimming, play with her dog, and have friends over. She's been in three dance recitals, and she even received a standing ovation once. She's traveled to Canada and many places in the United...

Andrea is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She l...

Proteinuria is when protein is found in the urine. As blood moves through the kidneys, the kidneys filter out waste, excess fluid and salt. These wastes leave the body in urine. Usually, no protein is found in urine because most proteins are too big ...

Proteinuria is when protein is found in the urine....

Someone who has vision trouble should see an eye doctor. The doctor can test the person's vision and examine the eyes. When a cataract first forms, a person may be able to see better by using stronger lighting and wearing glasses. Eventually, though,...

Someone who has vision trouble should see an eye d...

Jake likes to visit his Grandma Fran on his way home from school. She always has special treats for him like his favorite homemade chocolate chip cookies, and she takes time to help him with his homework.Lately, though, Jake's noticed that Grandma Fr...

Jake likes to visit his Grandma Fran on his way ho...

By Jane Collingwood Brains of Children with ADHD Show Protein DeficiencyNew research on children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder has found a deficiency of a necessary brain chemical. Children with ADHD appear to have nearly 50 percent l...

By Jane Collingwood Brains of Children with ADHD S...

With the recent focus on high-protein diets, have you ever wondered how much protein a young child needs or how to add protein to the diet of a child who does not eat meat? Proteins are needed for the body to perform basic functions and knowing how t...

With the recent focus on high-protein diets, have ...

As children, we all heard our parents say many times to eat our fruit and vegetables. In addition, as parents most of us have repeated this mantra with our children. We all know our children need to eat many servings of fruits and vegetables daily. H...

As children, we all heard our parents say many tim...

What causes constipation in pregnancy?Increased levels of progesterone slow the digestive system, and extra iron from prenatal vitamins can harden the stool. In the third trimester, the pressure of the uterus on the intestines and the rectum can add ...

What causes constipation in pregnancy?Increased le...

What Are Eating Disorders? According to the American Psychiatric Association, there are two primary eating disorders: anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia, often characterized by a weight that is 85 percent or less than what is expected for...

What Are Eating Disorders? According to the Americ...

Pregnancy ComplicationsSmoking has been associated with a number of pregnancy complications. One is an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy. In an ectopic pregnancy, the embryo becomes implanted in a fallopian tube or other abnormal site instead of th...

Pregnancy ComplicationsSmoking has been associated...

Question: I am three months pregnant. For about three years, under a doctor's care, I have been taking Vicodin for back pain and Xanax for anxiety. Is it safe to continue using these medications during my pregnancy? Answer: Typically, we do not conti...

Question: I am three months pregnant. For about th...

Once that plus sign appears on your pregnancy test, you know your body is in for a lot of changes. But what you probably didn't know is that those changes can mean more infections -- and more antibiotics.The most recent National Birth Defects Prevent...

Once that plus sign appears on your pregnancy test...

When Beverly Smolyansky was pregnant with her daughter, Sophia, she found herself struggling to recall basic words like pillowcase. She'd also have trouble completing simple tasks, such as matching socks while folding the laundry. A typical case of p...

When Beverly Smolyansky was pregnant with her daug...

Growing a big belly and adding about 30 pounds to your frame can take a toll on your posture. Your enlarged belly can pull your body forward into a slump, tilting your pelvis backward and distorting the sway of your back. Poor posture can lead to pai...

Growing a big belly and adding about 30 pounds to ...