Search results
-
Definition: Pancreas for Parents
The pancreas is a long, flat gland that lies in the abdomen behind the stomach.
-
Fibromyalgia for Teens
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes pain in a person's muscles, joints, and other soft tissues. Find out how doctors tell if a person has fibromyalgia and what can be done to treat it.
-
Your Baby's Growth: 1 Month for Parents
Put away those newborn clothes. This month your baby will grow at a surprising rate!
-
Anesthesia for Teens
Here's a basic look at what anesthesia does.
-
Canker Sores for Kids
Have you ever been rankled by a canker sore? If you have, you know that these small mouth sores can cause major pain.
-
Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers) for Parents
Many people regularly get bothersome canker sores in their mouths. Here's how to help prevent them - and make a kid who has one more comfortable.
-
Health Care Providers: Neurologists for Parents
A neurologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the brain.
-
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.
-
Premature Ventricular Contractions for Parents
A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is an early heartbeat that happens between normal heartbeats. PVCs usually are harmless.
-
A to Z Symptom: Sore Throat for Parents
A sore throat can be caused by many things, from viral and bacterial infections to seasonal allergies and gastroesophageal reflux.