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  • Tapeworm for Parents


    Tapeworms are usually more upsetting to think about than to deal with. Tapeworm infections are rare in the United States, and they're usually easy to treat.

  • Meningocele for Parents


    Some babies are born with a meningocele, which is a sac that pushes through the gap in the spine. With surgery to fix the problem, most babies with a meningocele live a healthy, normal life.

  • Mumps for Parents


    Mumps is a viral infection that causes telltale swelling and pain in the salivary glands. With the help of the mumps vaccine, it's preventable.

  • Cyberbullying for Parents


    Cyberbullying is the use of technology to harass, threaten, embarrass or target another person. Here are some suggestions on what to do if online bullying has become part of your child's life.

  • Dialysis for Teens


    Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of filtering the blood until a person's failing kidneys heal or are replaced with a kidney transplant. Find out more in this article for teens.

  • Fevers for Kids


    What are fevers? Why do kids get them? Get the facts on temperatures and fevers in this article for kids.

  • Fats for Parents


    Some fats are good for kids and an important part of a healthy diet. Here's what parents should know.

  • Fiber for Parents


    Many appetizing foods are also good sources of fiber - from fruits to whole-grain cereals. Here are ways to help kids get more fiber in their everyday diets.

  • Iron for Parents


    Iron is an important ingredient needed to make hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of every red blood cell.

  • Calcium for Parents


    Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.