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Preventing Obesity in Children, Teens, and Adults Facts about obesity Obesity is a long-term (chronic) disease. It affects growing numbers of children, teens, and adults. Obesity rates among children in the U.S. have doubled since 1980. They have tripled for teens. About 19 out
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Atopic Dermatitis What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin disorder. It causes dry, itchy, scaly patches. These are often on the face and the head in babies. It’s most common in infants or very young children. Most will show signs of the
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Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men Many things can affect fertility for men and women. Some factors can affect how easily a woman ovulates, gets pregnant, or gives birth to a baby. Men have risk factors, too. Many things can affect the health of their sperm. Gender words
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Congenital Limb Difference in Children What is a congenital limb difference in children? A congenital limb difference is when an arm or leg doesn’t form normally as a baby grows in the uterus. The baby is born with the difference. What causes a congenital limb difference in a
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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes
One of the most important things that competitive youth athletes need to be aware of is that overtraining can lead to overuse injuries. By following tips from Phoenix Children’s, young athletes can be better prepared to prevent overuse injuries that could keep them out of the game.
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Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in Children What is SCID in children? SCID is a very rare disease. It causes a child to have a very weak immune system (immunodeficiency). As a result, the child is unable to fight off even mild infections. The disease is also known as the
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Brain Tumors in Children What are brain tumors in children? A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain. The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. The main parts of the brain are: Cerebrum. This is the front of
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At Phoenix Children’s Cardiology, our multispecialty team of experts works together to offer personalized care that ensures the best possible outcomes for everyone we serve. Whether a patient needs treatment for a complex heart condition, help managing an ongoing disorder or
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Components of Food If you are trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it's helpful to know some basics about nutrition, starting with the components of food. Facts about calories You need enough calories to give you energy, but no more than you can burn