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Between ages 11 and 13, your child will grow and change a lot. It's important to keep having yearly checkups so the healthcare provider can track this progress.

After years of being very rare in the US, bedbugs are making a comeback. Bedbugs feed on human and animal blood, usually at night. Bedbugs are a nuisance. But they are not a major threat to your health. Read on to learn more.

The flu can make a pregnant woman very ill. This is because pregnant women are at high risk for flu complications. These complications include sinus infections and serious lung infections, like bronchitis and pneumonia. In rare cases, miscarriage of the baby or even death of the mother can result. This sheet tells you more about the flu, what to do if you come down with the flu, and what you can do to avoid infection.

During pregnancy, the baby is surrounded in the uterus by the amniotic sac. Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is when the amniotic sac breaks before you go into labor. Read on to learn more.

A cerclage is a procedure that closes the cervix during a pregnancy. It's done to help prevent miscarriage if it's because of cervical incompetence, cervical insufficiency, or premature birth. Read on to learn more.

People who have a spinal cord injury are at greater risk for alcohol abuse. There are unique issues of concern for people with SCI who drink too much.

After an SCI, you may be concerned about finding work again. Here are some things to consider when looking for work.

Pain is a common problem when you have an spinal cord injury due to changes in neurotransmittters and the nervous system. Treating this pain is important.

If you have a spinal cord injury, you may need help with tasks of daily living. Read these tips on hiring a caregiver.