Vial marked with HPV vaccine

Q&A: Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

The HPV vaccine, also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, helps protect against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer.

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Q&A: How do I get my child to play with their older friends?

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about helping her daughter play with her friends.

Bottle with pills and label Growth hormone

Q&A: What are the benefits and side effects of growth hormone?

For patients whose body does not produce enough growth hormone, administration of growth hormone has multiple positive effects.

Cardiogram Of Heart Beat And Medical Equipment

Q&A: How can teens reduce their blood pressure?

Dr. Elizabeth Sherwin answers a reader’s question about helping her teenaged sibling reduce their blood pressure.

little girl hugging stepdad

Q&A: What could cause a 7-year-old girl to become overly affectionate?

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about why her daughter has suddenly become overly affectionate with her soon-to-be stepdad.