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KidsHealth is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 — and has been accessed by about half a billion visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 500,000 visitors access KidsHealth's reliable information.
Articles by The Nemours Foundation
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Lyme Disease Case Reports Have Doubled in Past 15 Years
Most parents of past generations wouldn't think twice when their child was bitten by a tick — they'd likely just...
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KidsPoll: Helping Kids Deal With Conflict
Kids are bound to face conflict. Even best friends and close siblings don't always think alike or want the same thing....
Topics: Sibling Rivalry and Conflict -
The Thomas & Friends Recall: The Lowdown on Lead and Kids' Product Recalls
When you think of lead poisoning, you probably envision an old house with chipping walls and a toddler mouthing...
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Are Adult Diets OK for Kids, Too?
I’ve had a lot of success losing weight with a low-carb diet. My daughter is really struggling with her own weight...
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When Should I Intervene During Teasing?
My 13-year-old son is constantly teasing his younger brother, who is 10. I never know when to intervene. On the one...
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New OTC Diet Pill Is Not for Kids
For those who've struggled to be thinner it might look like an answered prayer: a weight-loss pill that's safe — and...
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Preventing Serious Lawnmower Injuries
As droves of preteens and teens take to cutting lawns as part of their household chores or to earn extra cash, getting...
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Roller-Shoe Injuries on the Rise
Part sneakers, part skates, shoes with wheels in the heels are all the rage these days. The fast-moving fad of...
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How Can I Overcome Breastfeeding Difficulties?
I know that doctors recommend breastfeeding over formula, but I’m having a hard time with it. I've worked with a...
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Raising Confident Kids
It takes confidence to be a kid. Whether going to a new school or stepping up to bat for the first time, kids face a...
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