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Nightmares and Night Terrors What are night terrors? A night terror is a partial waking from sleep with behaviors such as screaming, kicking, panic, sleep walking, thrashing, or mumbling. They are harmless, and each episode will end in deep sleep. They tend to occur in children

Exercise for Cancer Prevention People who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of getting certain cancers. This includes cancers of the: Breast (for people past menopause). Endometrium. Ovary. Kidney. Liver. Rectum. Esophagus. Colon. Pancreas. Stomach. Thyroid. Gallbladder

Insect Stings and Allergic Reactions in Children Avoiding insect stings may not always be possible. But it's important to know how to respond if your child has an allergic reaction from an insect sting. This may give you more peace of mind if there is an emergency. Insect stings

Fever in Children What is a fever? Most healthcare providers define a fever as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher when taken rectally or 100°F (37.8°C) or higher when taken by mouth. You might get slightly different numbers depending on how you take your child's

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a rare, inherited condition. It's passed to a child from a parent. PJS is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder. This means you only need 1 copy of the altered (mutated) gene to have PJS. About 3 out of every 4

Smoking and Respiratory Diseases Fast facts According to the CDC: More than 16 million Americans are living with a disease caused by smoking. Across the world, tobacco causes more than 7 million deaths per year. Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases

Normal Breast Development and Changes What is normal breast development? Breast development is a vital part of a woman’s reproduction. Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, again at puberty, and later during the childbearing years

Asthma and Pregnancy Having asthma does not always mean having a complicated pregnancy. With correct asthma management and the right care during pregnancy, most people with asthma can have a healthy pregnancy. Asthma is one of the most common health problems that can complicate a

Prostate Cancer: Coping with Your Diagnosis A diagnosis of prostate cancer can affect you in many ways. It’s normal to be scared, angry, or depressed after diagnosis. But, know that prostate cancer is very treatable. Each person copes with a prostate cancer diagnosis in their own

Tree Nut Allergy Diet for Children General guidelines for tree nut allergy When your child has a food allergy, they must follow an allergy-free diet. This means your child can't have the food they are allergic to, or any products containing that food. The items that your child is