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  • A to Z: Respiratory Failure for Parents


    Learn what happens when the lungs cannot properly bring oxygen into or remove carbon dioxide from the blood.

  • Eating During Pregnancy for Parents


    To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby's growth and development.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) for Parents


    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal problem that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Certain foods can trigger these problems. So can anxiety, stress, and infections.

  • Lactose Intolerance Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents


    What teachers should know about lactose intolerance and how to help students who have it.

  • A to Z: Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Parents


    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It is sometimes called a "nervous stomach" or a "spastic colon."

  • Dealing With Triggers: Irritants for Parents


    If strong scents, smoke, and smog make your child's asthma or allergies worse, learn how to limit contact with these irritants.

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Parents


    Minimally invasive surgery is a type of procedure done with smaller incisions (cuts).

  • Surgeries and Procedures: 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) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. Read this article to find out more about the gastrostomy procedure.

  • Metabolism for Parents


    Brush up on metabolism, the chemical reactions in the body's cells that change food into energy, in this article.

  • 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.