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A heart murmur is blood flow in the heart that makes a noise. Heart murmurs are common in children ... treated. Heart Murmurs in Children A heart murmur is an extra or abnormal sound that happens when ... heart murmurs; heart murmurs in children; abnormal heart sound; cardiologist; innocent heart murmur

happen before, during, and after surgery. Older children may want to take a more active role in their ... . It can help your child get more familiar with the setting. Younger children, in particular, can

Detailed information on problems affecting the coronary arteries and blood vessels of children ... . Cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and Triglycerides Food Basics Heart Healthy Eating High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents ... Cholesterol children, diet children, heart healthy eating children, high blood pressure, children high blood pressure adolescent

to do to manage diabetes and live a normal life. Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Teens Learning ... . It's most often diagnosed in children and young adults, but it can be diagnosed at any age. It's a

children should have a dental check-up at least twice each year after that. Some children may need ... are advised every 6 months for children and adults. As your child learns to rinse and spit ... dental care children;oral healthcare children;dental care for children;pediatric dentistry;p00993

Children and Exercise ... Exercise is an important part of keeping children healthy. Encouraging healthy lifestyles in ... children and teens is important for when they grow older. Exercise and Children Exercise is ... children and exercise;children and physical activity;p02207

Research shows that reading regularly to young children, especially those between ages 6 ... Their Development Research shows that reading regularly to young children is very important to their ... reading to children;reading to children and their development

Studies indicate that almost all children report having fears. Some of the most common fears ... of the big, bad wolf? When you were age 4 or 5, you probably were. If you have children this age ... conquer fear;children and fear;fears of children;570

. Why Children Get Carsick—And What to Do Motion sickness is common, especially in children ... . But what causes it is only partly understood. Experts don't know why some children have it and others ... carsick;children getting carsick;motion sickness and children;973

Read on for tips to help keep your children from smoking. Guidelines for Raising Smoke-Free ... Kids Parents can take practical steps to keep their children smoke-free. At first, young people ... 1374;smoking teenagers;smoking children;smoking dangers;quit smoking;teenagers quit smoking;smoke ... free kids;children tobacco;children cigarettes;nonsmoking children

healthy children, young adults, and middle-aged people. However, it can be life-threatening in older ... fatigue Some symptoms, such as fatigue and cough, can last a few weeks. Children may have upset

Kidney Cancer in Children: Wilms Tumor ... type of kidney cancer in children. Wilms Tumor What is Wilms tumor? Wilms tumor is a ... children. It’s often found by the time a child is age 5. The tumor can be very large before it’s found ... P02747;kidney cancer;children

Pheochromocytoma, Children ... the body causes problems. Pheochromocytoma in Children What is a pheochromocytoma in ... children? Pheochromocytoma is a tumor that develops in the medulla (center) of the adrenal glands. The

with balancing fluids in different parts of the body. Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children What is ... Hodgkin lymphoma in children? Hodgkin lymphoma is also called Hodgkin disease. It's a type of cancer ... P02040;Hodgkin disease, children

Mumps, Children ... used. Mumps in Children What is mumps in children? Mumps is a very contagious viral illness ... these items and then rubs their nose or mouth. Which children are at risk for mumps? A child is ... P02531;children;contagious;salivary glands;viral illness;mumps

*Why Children Bite ... Understanding Why Children Bite ... child bites, no matter what the cause. Why Children Bite Biting is fairly common in young ... children. But it is often worrisome to adults. A family member, friend, or classmate at daycare or

. Medicine Rashes in Children What are medicine rashes in children? Medicine rashes are the body’s ... . What causes medicine rashes in a child? Medicine rashes in children can have several causes. These ... Medication Rashes in Children;p01898

Detailed information on traveling with children Traveling with Children Traveling with ... children can bring great rewards—and great challenges. Many families take their kids with them to all parts ... children travel;child travel;travel with children;childhood immunization;motion sickness;P01421

uncontrollable body movements known as convulsions.  Some children are more likely to have febrile ... disorder. They usually happen in children between 6 months and 5 years of age.  They tend to run in

makes them invisible and able to stick to the fingers of children. If children with eggs on their ... choose not to treat the infection if children have no symptoms. But pinworms can be easily treated with ... pinworms; children and pinworms;