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  • Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss) for Parents


    Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.

  • Heart Palpitations for Parents


    Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren't a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won't need to limit their physical activity.

  • Preparing to Adopt a Child for Parents


    Considering adoption? Here are some things to know about the health and medical care of an adopted child, before, during, and after the adoption.

  • Kidney Stones for Parents


    Kidney stones mostly happen to adults, but sometimes kids and teens can get them. Find out what kidney stones are, how to treat them, and ways to help prevent them.

  • Hives (Urticaria) for Parents


    Has your child broken out in welts? It could be a case of the hives. Learn how to soothe itchy bumps and help your child feel better.

  • Testicular Cancer for Parents


    Testicular cancer is uncommon in boys. Most cases are in young and middle-aged men. It responds well to treatment, especially when it’s found early.

  • Prenatal Tests: First Trimester for Parents


    Find out what tests may be offered to you during the first trimester of pregnancy.

  • Prenatal Tests: Second Trimester for Parents


    Find out what tests may be offered to you during weeks 13 through 26 of pregnancy.

  • Fibromyalgia for Parents


    The chronic condition fibromyalgia causes widespread pain in the muscles, joints, and other areas of the body. Lifestyle changes and other strategies can help kids who have it feel better.

  • Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) for Parents


    Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a shift at the upper part of the thighbone, or femur, that results in a weakened hip joint. Fortunately, when caught early, most cases of SCFE can be treated successfully.