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Podcast: Causes and Symptoms of Preeclampsia

In this special episode of Kids Health Cast from Back to Health, Georges Sylvestre, M.D. discusses what expectant parents should know about preeclampsia and high blood pressure issues during pregnancy.

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Infographic: Childhood Obesity 鈥 A Risk All Parents Should Consider

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Here鈥檚 what you should know.

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Understanding Polio's Emergence in New York

Unlike COVID-19 or the flu, polio is entirely and permanently preventable. In fact, until this year, there had not been one case of polio that originated in this country since 1979. A case in 1993 was brought to these shores by someone who had traveled to a country where the disease was endemic. As long as you and your children are vaccinated, you have nothing to worry about. But if you are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated, doctors and public health officials urge you to waste no time in... Read More

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Borderline Personality Disorder: Resources, Treatments and Support for Patients and Families

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has instituted a Borderline Personality Resource Center, which provides assistance to patients and their families all over the country. The Resource Center was created in the memory of Pamela Tusiani, a young woman who lived with borderline personality disorder (BPD). The Center鈥檚 mission is to educate those affected by the disorder and connect them to treatment and support in their state or locality.

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Podcast: Cancer Rehabilitation

In this episode of Back to Health, Dr. Nasim A. Chowdhury discusses what patients should know about cancer rehabilitation.

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Back to School: A New Season for Learning鈥nd Head Lice

Their textbook name is Pediculus humanus capitis, but generations of children have called them 鈥渃ooties.鈥 They spread easily, mostly among schoolchildren from 3 to 11 years old. They don鈥檛 discriminate by race, class, income or social status. Any head will do.

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Suicide Prevention: What You Can Do to Help Avoid a Tragedy

Many cases of suicide are preventable. Protect yourself and those you love by learning risk factors, warning signs and preventive steps.

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Podcast: Celiac Disease Awareness

In this episode of Kids Health Cast, Dr. Elaine Barfield discusses what parents should know about celiac disease in children.

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Infographic: Children and Cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Learn how advancements in medicine help save lives.

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Back to School Guides for All Ages

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists at 萝莉社破解版 have collaborated to create a back-to-school guide for parents and students of all ages.