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What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract that commonly affects the end of the small bowel and the beginning of the colon.

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Stranger danger: What do I do when my kid won’t hug grandma?

What happens when your kid does not want a hug? Here’s how to handle the awkwardness at your next family gathering.

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What you need to know about breastfeeding and the COVID vaccine

We asked our specialists at Children’s National to answer some questions about the COVID vaccine and breastfeeding.

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Myocarditis (heart inflammation) and the COVID-19 vaccine

The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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New CDC mask guidelines: advice for parents of unvaccinated children

The new CDC guidelines still require unvaccinated children to wear masks. Here’s how to talk to them about it.