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Katie Hawley was a rising young soccer star when cancer hit at age 9. Now she balances a desire to be a “typical” teenager with the challenges of a life-threatening disease. At 18, Katie Hawley is
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Living With a Restricted Diet
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People with food allergies must avoid their allergens (the foods that trigger the immune reaction), and their diets must be restricted to safe foods. Restricted diets aren’t easy on children. Younger
A Call to Moms: Throw Away Your Infant Sleep Positioners
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The risk of suffocation outweighs any possible health benefits that could potentially be gained from using sleep positioning products.
After Scoliosis Surgery, Junior Olympian Goes for Her Goals
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Scoliosis threatened to take Juliette away from a sport she loved. But spinal fusion surgery at CHLE got her back in the game.
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A Baby Girl Makes a Comeback
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