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Necrotizing Enterocolitis for Parents
Necrotizing enterocolitis is an intestinal disease that usually affects preemies. Medicines and therapy can help babies with NEC.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Teens
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disease for doctors to diagnose — and even fully understand. Find out more about this often misunderstood condition.
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Diphtheria for Parents
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that's rare in the United States, where health officials immunize kids against it. But it's still common in developing countries where immunizations aren't given routinely.
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Ewing Sarcoma for Parents
This type of cancer mainly develops in the arms, legs, ribs, spinal column, and pelvis. Early diagnosis and treatment mean most kids have a good chance of recovery.
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Warts for Parents
Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. But other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless.
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Embolization for Parents
Embolization is a procedure in which plugging material or a plugging object is put into a blood vessel to block it. It's used to help treat many conditions.
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Lymphatic Malformations for Parents
A lymphatic malformation is a clump of lymph vessels that form a growing, jumbled, spongy cluster. They're unusual growths, but are not cancerous.
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Biting for Parents
There are ways to get to the bottom of your toddler's biting habit. These steps can help.
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Lactose Intolerance for Parents
Many kids have lactose intolerance - trouble digesting lactose, the main sugar in milk and milk products - which can cause cramps, diarrhea, and gas.
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Food Allergies for Teens
Doctors are diagnosing more and more people with food allergies. Knowing what to expect and how to deal with food allergies can make a big difference in preventing serious illness.