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Covers the basics of obesity. Discusses health risks such as hypertension related to having excess body fat. Focuses on lifestyle

People who have sickle cell disease can sometimes have vision problems. Blood cells that change shape, or "sickle," can get

A sickle cell crisis is a painful episode that may begin suddenly in a person who has sickle cell disease. A sickle cell crisis

Discusses problems with how a baby's heart forms. Also looks at problems found when a person is an adult. Includes info on patent

Aplastic crisis is a condition in which the bone marrow of someone with a condition such as sickle cell disease suddenly stops

Stem cell transplant is a possible cure for sickle cell disease. It's usually considered only for children younger than 16 who

Describes sickle cell disease. Covers causes and symptoms. Discusses how it is diagnosed. Covers treatment as the disease

Vaccines help save lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that are spread

Caring for a child who has congenital heart disease can be challenging. But there are things you can do to make sure that your

Cleft lip is a birth defect that occurs when the tissues of the upper jaw and nose do not join as expected during fetal