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Medical Animation: Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hodgkin's Lymphoma is a type of cancer that develops in the lymph tissue. View how Hodgkin's Disease interferes with the ...

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Teen Continues His Remarkable Recovery After Nearly Losing His Leg in a Boating Accident

A boat accident badly sliced the leg and wrist of Ashton during a family outing in 2017. Ashton’s amazing recovery ...

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Miracle Flight for Young Boy with Special Needs

After living most of his life in pain, 6-year-old Max is on the road to recovery. His mom said the ...

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High-Schooler Riley Maher Thrives on the Field Seven Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Riley's doctor, Julia Warren, MD at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital, shaved her head in honor of Riley ...

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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 ...

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Medical Animation: Scoliosis

The spine is one of the most important parts of the body. Not only does it serve to protect your ...

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An Eye Toward Growth

Unlike adults, children’s bones are continuously growing and require specialized care from pediatric orthopedists. A twisted ankle may mean quality ...

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Why Weights?

Preteens can benefit from strength training, including lifting weights, but only if they use proper technique. By age 7 or ...

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Winter Warm-Up: Staying Active When It’s Cold

Don’t let freezing temperatures stop you in your tracks. Frost, ice and snow don’t have to stop you, your child ...