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Kids and Exercise for Parents
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.
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Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) for Parents
Kids often have knock knees (when knees touch but the ankles are apart). They usually go away without on their own by the time a child is 7 or 8 years old.
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What's a Funny Bone? for Kids
You've banged your elbow and it feels tingly and strange. Find out why in this article for kids.
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Your Muscles for Kids
You have more than 600 muscles in your body! They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack. Find out more.
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A to Z: Nonunion of Fracture for Parents
In this condition, a broken bone does not heal completely and needs advanced treatment. Learn more.
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Thrombocytopenia for Teens
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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Thrombocytopenia for Parents
Thrombocytopenia is when someone has too few platelets in their bloodstream. Many things can cause it and most can be treated.
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A to Z: Kohler's Disease for Parents
Kohler's disease is a rare cause of foot pain that develops from temporary changes in bones in the feet as kids grow.
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Limb Lengthening Surgery: External Fixator for Parents
Limb lengthening surgery is done when someone has a leg length discrepancy (one leg is shorter than the other). Sometimes this is treated with an external fixator.
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Blood for Parents
Here are the basics about the life-sustaining fluid called blood.