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Avian Flu, what you should know.

Where do I have to go to ask for my child's medical records? Can my teen ask for it? What information do we need to provide when we do the request?

A common ingredient in many cough and cold remedies has become a popular substance to abuse by teenagers searching for a cheap, easy high.

Your child is scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization (heart cath) in the near future. Although your cardiologist has explained the benefits and risks of this procedure to you, you probably still have some questions.

The pediatrist said that you child has Undescended Testicle? What does he mean?

The books are bought; the shoes are shined; and the lunches are packed - your children are ready for school. Or are they? When was the last time their vision and hearing was checked?

Anne Bossy, nurse from the Insulin Pump Centre, gives you her advice.

Although youngsters do not develop as many urinary tract infections (UTIs) as adults, the condition is not uncommon in children. An estimated 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys have had a UTI by age 11. Some researchers believe these estimates are low because many cases of UTIs go undetected. Recognizing and promptly treating a child's UTI is essential because, if left untreated, the infection can lead to serious kidney problems.

Do you really need them?

The statistics are sad and frightening: in Canada, suicide accounts for 24% of all deaths among 15-24 year olds.