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You have been told that your child has myasthenia gravis (MG). This condition causes your child’s muscles to become weak. MG is a serious condition. But it can be managed. With treatment, your child can still live an active and healthy life.

Dysuria is when you have pain when peeing. It's often described as a burning feeling. Learn more about this problem and how it can be treated.

Colectomy is surgery to remove the diseased or damaged part of your colon. Read on to learn more about how this surgery is done, and what to expect.

Getting screened for cervical cancer can help you take charge of your health. Screening tests can sometimes find certain cancers early when they’re small and before they’ve spread or caused symptoms.

From blocks and dolls to puzzles and games, toys can be fun and educational for children. But they can present safety hazards as well. As a parent, you need to be aware of toy safety issues for children of all ages. This sheet explains these issues and suggests ways to keep your children safe while playing with toys.

Each year, thousands of people, including children, are injured and killed in home fires. This makes home fire safety practices especially important. Read on for information about keeping your family and home safe from fire.

Time is critical when fire is involved. To protect your family in case of a fire in your home, create a fire safety action plan. This teaches your family what to do in a fire, and can help save lives. This sheet explains how to make a fire safety action plan.

You may think child poisoning couldn’t happen to your family, but it could. In fact, poisoning is the third leading cause of unintentional death in children ages 1 to 19. Many household products and substances can be poisonous. Here is information about poisonings and how to prevent them.

You want your home to be a safe haven for your kids. Yet thousands of children are hurt or killed in home incidents. With a little care, many incidents can be prevented. This sheet gives you tips on keeping all areas of your home safe for children.