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Reasons for Genetic Counseling There are many reasons that people go for genetic counseling, such as: A family history of a genetic condition To learn about genetic screening for diseases that are more common in certain ethnic groups (e.g., sickle c...

Reasons for Genetic Counseling There are many reas...

Q: How can we find out whether or not our child will be born with a genetic disease or condition? A: The best source to help you find out whether or not you may have a child that is affected with a genetic disease or condition is your doctor. If you ...

Q: How can we find out whether or not our child wi...

Note: If you are pregnant (or if you are thinking about getting pregnant) and you have questions about how radiation exposure could affect you or your pregnancy, you should talk with your doctor. Your doctor can help you better understand the risks o...

Note: If you are pregnant (or if you are thinking ...

Talk with your doctor if you are pregnant and you have taken any medication or are thinking of taking any medication. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as dietary or herbal products. Pregnant women should not stop o...

Talk with your doctor if you are pregnant and you ...

Diabetes is often diagnosed in women during their childbearing years and can affect the health of both the mother and her unborn child. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the baby....

Diabetes is often diagnosed in women during their ...

You can prevent infections and help keep your unborn baby safe. Here’s how:1- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially when… Using the bathroom Touching raw meat, raw eggs, or unwashed vegetables Preparing food and eating Gardening or to...

You can prevent infections and help keep your unbo...

Flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not pregnant. Changes in the immune system, heart, and lungs during pregnancy make pregnant women more prone to severe illness from flu as well as hospitalizations and...

Flu is more likely to cause severe illness in preg...

Risk to a developing fetus from vaccination of the mother during pregnancy is theoretical. No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from vaccinating pregnant women with inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines or toxoids. Live vaccines administered to ...

Risk to a developing fetus from vaccination of the...

Although you don't want to get in the habit of forcing your kids to eat foods they don't like or make them "clean" their plates, there are lots of healthy foods kids like. Parents often overlook these healthy foods and go straight to what they think ...

Although you don't want to get in the habit of for...

By teaching your children healthy eating habits, you can keep them at a healthy weight. Also, the eating habits your children pick up when they are young will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle when they are adults. One of the most important appr...

By teaching your children healthy eating habits, y...

Many American children aren't getting enough of four essential nutrients: vitamin D, calcium, fiber, and potassium. You can easily include them in your child’s diet, once you know what they do and how much your child needs. Vitamin D Vitamin D is the...

Many American children aren't getting enough of fo...

Teen Talk You want your 14-year-old to lay off the fries and learn to love broccoli. Why? Because you know that eating vegetables is linked to a lower chance of developing chronic conditions such as cancer and heart disease later in life. That may mo...

Teen Talk You want your 14-year-old to lay off the...

Adolescence is a time of tremendous change. As teens mature, they make more food choices on their own, often in the company of influential peers. But even as teens become more autonomous, it's still up to their parents to provide them with good examp...

Adolescence is a time of tremendous change. As tee...

Creating a nutritional home is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the health of your child. To start, make smart food choices, and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their f...

Creating a nutritional home is one of the most imp...

Evan couldn't wait for school to begin. All summer long, he'd looked forward to trying out for the basketball team. He'd be a natural, everyone told him. At 14, he pretty much towered over his classmates.But when the time came for his sports physical...

Evan couldn't wait for school to begin. All summer...

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...