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    Bipolar disorder: Overview

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    Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.

    Celiac disease: How to be a self-advocate and communicate about your health

    Health A-Z

    It can be challenging to share information about your celiac disease and gluten-free diet. Learn communication skills that can help you get the support you need to take care of yourself.

    Healthy bodies during puberty

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    Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.

    What is acne?

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    Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.

    Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

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    Celiac disease: Top 10 places gluten may hide

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    Learn about common places gluten likes to hide and what you can do to stick to your gluten-free diet to manage celiac disease.

    Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

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    Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

    Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

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    Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

    What teens need to know about bullying

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    Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

    Hemophilia and finding quality information

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    Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

    What is cancer?

    Health A-Z

    There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.

    Deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery

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    The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

    Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

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    Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

    Types of cancer surgery

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    Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.

    What is chemotherapy?

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    Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.

    Is scoliosis surgery for you?

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    Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.

    Travel and chemotherapy

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    Some people can still travel and go on vacation while receiving chemotherapy. Find out what you need to know about travel and chemotherapy, including practicial tips and major risks.

    The cancer care team: Social worker

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    A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

    Smoking and vaping

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    Both smoking and vaping can be damaging to your health, especially if you have had cancer. Learn about how smoking and vaping affect your lungs and other health problems.

    Types of cancer in young people

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    The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.

    Getting the most from your support systems

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    Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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    Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.

    Eating healthy

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    Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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    Polyarticular arthritis is the second most common type of JIA in young people. Polyarticular arthritis affects five or more joints within the first six months of symptoms. Learn more about the two different types of polyarticular arthritis.

    Moving on: Working when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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