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Headaches in Children What is a headache in children? A headache is pain or discomfort in one or more areas of the head or face. Headaches can happen once in a while. Or they may happen often. Headaches are often divided into two groups, based on what causes them: Primary
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Head Injury in Children What is a head injury in children? A head injury is any kind of damage to the scalp, skull, brain, or other tissue and blood vessels in the head. A head injury is also often called a brain injury or traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the extent of
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Neurocutaneous Syndromes in Children What are neurocutaneous syndromes in children? Neurocutaneous syndromes are disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, organs, skin, and bones. The diseases are lifelong conditions that can cause tumors to grow in these areas. They can also
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Stroke in Children What is stroke in children? A stroke is a brain injury. It occurs when blood flow is interrupted to part of the brain. Stroke can be caused by a blocked blood vessel (ischemic stroke). Or it can be caused by bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic stroke). The brain
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COVID-19: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum If you’re pregnant or just had a baby, you likely have many questions about how COVID-19 could affect you and your child. If you're pregnant or have recently delivered (postpartum), you have a higher risk of more severe illness from
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Understanding the mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccines for COVID-19 are available. What do you need to know about getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine? What can you expect after you get it? Read on to learn more. COVID-19 information is updated regularly. Visit the CDC website for the
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Breast Cancer: Surgery Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. It’s done to remove as much of the cancer as possible. You have many surgical choices. The type of surgery you need depends on: The size of the breast lump or tumor and where it is in your breast. The type of
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Anatomy of the Skin Facts about the skin The skin is the body's largest organ. It covers the entire body. It serves as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection. The skin also: Regulates body temperature. Stores water and fat. Is a sensory organ. Prevents
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Skin Self-Exam Skin cancer can be treated with more success if it's found early. The way to do this is with regular skin exams. This means having a doctor check your skin. And it also means regularly checking your skin at home. Getting regular skin exams Skin exams are important
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Sunscreens: Protect Your Skin What are sunscreens? Sunscreens protect the skin. They help block ultraviolet (UV) radiation from being absorbed by the skin. UV radiation damages the skin and can lead to sunburns and skin cancer. No sunscreen blocks UV radiation 100%. But they