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  • Giardiasis for Parents


    Giardiasis, a top cause of diarrhea, is an intestinal illness caused by a tiny parasite. Infections pass easily from person to person.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Teens


    Some teens get stomachaches and diarrhea often. Read about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common intestinal disorder that affects the colon.

  • Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) for Parents


    Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) delivers nutrition directly to the stomach.

  • Hirschsprung Disease for Parents


    Children with Hirschsprung disease aren't able to pass a bowel movement, or do so with difficulty. Treatment almost always requires surgery.

  • Formula Feeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns for Parents


    Read about how to manage common formula-feeding concerns, from spitting up and fussiness to gas and milk allergies.

  • What's an Ileus? for Kids


    An ileus is when the intestines stop working and don't move food, fluid, and gas the way they are supposed to.

  • What's Glucose? for Kids


    When you eat, your body turns the food into a sugar called glucose. Like gas for a car, glucose provides fuel for your cells.

  • What Are Fatty Acids? for Kids


    Like gas for a car, glucose is fuel for your cells. But if glucose isn't available, fatty acids may be used instead.

  • Electrical, Heating & Cooling: Household Safety Checklist for Parents


    Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your heating and cooling elements, smoke detectors, and electrical systems. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.

  • A to Z: Hirschsprung Disease for Parents


    Learn about Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect that prevents a child from passing bowel movements.

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