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  • A to Z: Epilepsy for Parents


    Epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which electrical signals in the brain misfire, causing temporary communication problems between nerve cells. Someone who gets recurrent seizures is thought to have epilepsy.

  • What Are Cocaine & Crack? for Parents


    Cocaine and crack are illegal drugs that produce an intense high and can cause a stroke, heart attack, or even death.

  • A to Z Symptom: Dizziness for Parents


    Dizziness refers to feelings of lightheadedness, imbalance, or vertigo (the sensation that one’s surroundings are spinning or moving).

  • A to Z: Atrial Flutter for Parents


    Atrial flutter is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to beat too fast.

  • Is It Dangerous to Run in the Heat? for Teens


    It can be dangerous to run outside in the heat — it becomes harder for your body to cool itself down, which can lead to heat-related illnesses and dehydration.

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Brain for Parents


    A brain MRI, a safe and painless test that produces detailed images of the brain and the brain stem, can help detect cysts, tumors, bleeding, and other problems.

  • Health Care Providers: Speech Therapists for Parents


    Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) — also called speech therapists — are licensed professionals who diagnose and treat disorders that affect speech and interfere with communication. Speech therapists can work in schools, hospitals, or specialty clinics.

  • Immune Thrombocytopenia for Parents


    Immune thrombocytopenia happens when the immune system attacks platelets. Viral infections often trigger this in children, but it usually goes away within 6 months.

  • Cardiac Stents for Parents


    Cardiac stents are very small mesh wire tubes that hold blood vessels open so that blood can flow through the vessels normally. Find out about the procedure to place a stent.

  • Secondhand Smoke for Parents


    Breathing in someone else's secondhand smoke is hazardous to our health. Find out what you can do about it.

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