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Bariatric Surgery: A Viable Option for Teens With the Disease of Obesity
Since 2013, obesity has been listed as a disease in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ...
The Birds and the Bees: An Ongoing Conversation
Having the “talk” with your child doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking event. Sex—it’s spelled with three letters, but it ...
Juuling: A New Smoking Trend
An e-cigarette that looks like a flash drive is gaining popularity among teenagers and can serve as a gateway to ...
Medical Animation: Depression
The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move ...
Medical Animation: ADHD
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurobehavioral problem that affects children as well as some adults. Some ...
Reinvigorated Pediatric Diabetes Program Builds on Nearly 100 Years of Excellence, Innovation
Learn more as St. Louis Children's Hospital has explained how the pediatric diabetes program has evolved. ...
Breast Lumps | Teenage Girls’ Health
If you find a lump or bump in your breast, it’s natural to be concerned. That said, it’s not uncommon ...
Hyperinsulinism Center Offers Quick Assessment of Diffuse or Focal Disease
The Washington University Hyperinsulinism Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers multidisciplinary and comprehensive care for children with congenital hyperinsulinism. ...
Arbeláez Named Chief for the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes
Learn more about Ana María Arbeláez, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics of St. Louis Children's Hospital, named chief for the ...