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Every year, thousands of Americans are injured or killed in boating and swimming accidents. You can protect yourself and your family from such accidents by following these guidelines.

A stress fracture happens when you increase the length or intensity of your workout too quickly.

Sore throats happen for many reasons, such as colds, allergies, and infections caused by viruses or bacteria. Your goal for self-care is to reduce your discomfort while giving your throat a chance to heal.

Your child had a splenectomy. This is surgery to remove the spleen. Here's what you need to know about caring for your child at home.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis can be very serious if not treated. Learn how this condition is treated.

You have been told your child has a problem with their vertebrae. These are the bones that stack together to make up the spine. Spondylolysis is a crack (defect) in the back part of a vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is the slipping forward of a vertebra. Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatments.

Strains, sprains, and contusions are common injuries in active children. These injuries are similar, but they involve different types of body tissue.

Cystitis is a common side effect of chemotherapy for some cancers. It can be serious and cause bleeding in your bladder, increasing your risk for infection.

Bone pain can feel like a dull ache, a burning sensation, or a sharp, intense pain. It usually occurs in one of the long bones of the arms or legs, but it can affect any bone.