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      Second-hand smoke

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      Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

      Obstructive sleep apnea

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      Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

      Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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      Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

      Smoking and vaping

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      Both smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health, especially if you have had cancer. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and other health problems.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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      ​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

      What to avoid before scoliosis surgery

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      There are certain preparatory steps that must be followed prior to having surgery. Learn about some things to avoid leading up to an operation for scoliosis.

      Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Overview

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      Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.

      What is genetics?

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      Learn about genetics and how genetics contribute to health and disease.

      Returning to regular activities after scoliosis surgery

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      Following scoliosis surgery there are things that your teen should avoid to ensure proper healing. Find out what these are, and why they are restricted.

      Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

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      Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.

      Writing disabilities: Overview

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      A writing disability is when a child has significant challenges with writing. Learn about writing disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

      Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

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      If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

      Leaving the hospital after scoliosis surgery

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      Find out what needs to happen in order for you to be discharged from the hospital after having scoliosis surgery, including your physical abilities.

      Sudden unexpected infant death

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      Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

      Feeding my baby: Frequently asked questions

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      Find answers to frequently asked questions teenagers have about breastfeeding, including how long it's recommended, supplementing with formula, and troubleshooting.

      Living with asthma

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      Optimizing your child’s asthma management can help them lead a normal, healthy life. Learn about asthma triggers, exercising with asthma, and asthma management at school.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Eating disorders

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      Learn about different eating disorders, the common signs and symptoms and what to do if you think you or someone you know might have an eating disorder.

      22q11 deletion syndrome: Medical features

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      22q11DS is a genetic condition with a wide range of symptoms. Learn about some of the more common medical features of 22q11DS.

      Living with hand and upper limb conditions: Embracing Our Differences

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      Learn from young people with arm and hand differences about how they do home, school, work, and leisure activities in their own way.

      Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Living with a fixator

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      Learn how your child's routine will change as they adjust to life with a fixator.

      Binge eating disorder: Overview

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      Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.

      Behavioural disorders: Overview

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      Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

      Learning to think: The next six months

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      Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year. 

      Bronchiolitis

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      Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.

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