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  • Toxocariasis for Parents


    Toxocara are common parasites of dogs and cats. When they infect humans, the illness is called toxocariasis.

  • Bell's Palsy for Parents


    Bell's palsy is a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Though it can be alarming, it typically goes away in a matter of weeks.

  • Epilepsy for Kids


    People who have epilepsy have seizures. You might also hear a seizure called a convulsion, fit, or spell.

  • Myocarditis for Parents


    The muscle that makes up the heart is called the myocardium. Myocarditis is when this muscle gets inflamed (swollen).

  • Health Care Providers: Pulmonologists for Parents


    A pulmonologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, prevents, and treats lung and airway problems. Many are also trained in critical care medicine.

  • Dealing With Triggers: Pets for Parents


    Do pets make your child's allergies or asthma worse? Here's how to handle it.

  • Cholesteatoma for Parents


    A cholesteatoma is a growth behind the eardrum that can damage the bones of the middle ear. Treating it can help prevent hearing loss.

  • What's a Radiologist? for Kids


    When a kid gets an X-ray or a CT scan (two types of pictures taken of the inside of the body), those funny-looking pictures can be tough to understand.

  • Infantile Spasms for Parents


    Infantile spasms is a seizure disorder in babies. The spasms usually go away by age 4, but many babies go on to have other kinds of epilepsy later.

  • Health Care Providers: Urologists for Parents


    A urologist, sometimes called a urologic surgeon, is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats problems that affect the urinary tract, kidneys, and genitourinary system.