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Colds are a common childhood illness. These suggestions should help your child feel better soon.

Cuts, scrapes, and burns are hard to prevent. Learn how to care for them and when to contact your doctor.

We need vitamins and certain minerals to live. Together, these substances, which are naturally found in food, help our bodies grow and function. At times, adding vitamins and minerals to your diet can give your body a boost. But supplements alone cannot provide all that you need to stay healthy.

Studies have shown that folic acid can prevent certain birth defects.

Does your child have trouble sitting still or paying attention? You may have been told that ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) may be the cause.

Any child can have depression, anxiety, or learning problems. These problems can exist along with ADHD. Or they can occur by themselves. The likely cause of a child’s symptoms can only be found by careful testing.

A peak flow meter measures how fast you can push air out of your lungs. Your peak flow reading may be an early sign that your asthma is getting out of control. Read on to learn the steps for using a peak flow meter.

Chlamydia is an STI (sexually transmitted infection) that spreads when body fluids are passed during sex. Signs of chlamydia are often absent or hard to notice. Chlamydia can be cured.

Hepatitis is a disease that harms the liver through inflammation. Read on to learn more.