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During pregnancy, you may wonder about genes, how inheritance works, how gender is determined, and genetic disorders. Learn about the role of family genetics in your baby's traits and characteristics.

From nursery school through college, fat students experience ostracism, discouragement, and sometimes violence. Find out what you can do to help your overweight child.

If your child told you he or she was gay, would you know how to respond? Get some advice on the best ways to support your gay teen.

The incidence of peanut allergy is increasing in U.S. children, and the problem can be serious. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and how to avoid a reaction.

Children who eat too much salt and don't drink enough water are at risk for kidney stones. Doctors across the United States are seeing a steep rise in young patients with kidney stones, some as young as five years old.

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has become a favorite target of many health-conscious consumers, who contend that it is a major cause of obesity in the United States. Find out what you should know about HFCS.

Many parents seek nondrug options for their child with autism. Biomedical intervention may be worth pursuing.

Celebrities are constantly in the spotlight, an easy place to influence teenagers. Find tips on talking to your teen about role models and ways to find positive role models other than through the media.

Learn what it means if you have vaginal bleeding in the beginning, middle or late stages of your pregnancy.

Read facts, symptoms, and warning signs of methamphetamine and drug use among teenagers.

Follow these easy instructions to grow your own organic vegetables in your backyard or on your deck.

Learn how to take an earth-friendly approach to your lawn and keep it a healthy place for your kids and pets to play.

Learn how to create the earth-friendly flower garden of your dreams.

Learn how to create the earth-friendly flower garden of your dreams.

Learn the basic steps in creating your own compost for a thriving, earth-friendly garden.

Read about the importance of the placenta, and problems that can arise in multiple pregnancies.

Organic products can cost over three times as much as non-organic food, so going organic can make a significant difference to your family's budget. Is it worth it?

This article gives insight on how to protect your child from asthma and its symptoms.