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Early signs of autism

While there is no specific medical test that can diagnose autism, there are early signs to look for in children.

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Gluten-free diets and recipes

The Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Hospital has created a series of videos with gluten-free recipes for foods your kids will devour.

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What you need to know about concussions in children

A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that happens when there is a blow, bump or jolt to the head that makes the brain move back and forth with a lot of force.

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Type 1 versus Type 2 diabetes

Overall, Type 1 diabetes is less common than Type 2 diabetes — about 5% of people with diabetes have Type 1.

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Everything you need to know about postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that results when the nervous system doesn’t regulate blood flow properly.