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  • A to Z: Obesity, Severe for Parents


    See: Obesity, Morbid.

  • Allergies for Teens


    Your eyes itch, your nose is running, you're sneezing, and you're covered in hives. The enemy known as allergies has struck again.

  • Cholera for Parents


    While cholera isn't common in the U.S., it can be a health threat elsewhere. Learn about cholera and how to prevent it.

  • Serious Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis) for Parents


    Kids with severe allergies can be at risk for a sudden, serious allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. The good news is that when treated properly, anaphylaxis can be managed.

  • A to Z: Beta Thalassemia for Parents


    Learn about genetic disorders and diseases and conditions that affect the blood.

  • Dengue Fever for Parents


    You're not at risk of this illness in the U.S., but if you live in or are traveling to a tropical country it's wise to take precautions against this virus.

  • Cholera for Teens


    Cholera is an intestinal infection that mostly affects people in tropical regions. Find out more about cholera in this article for teens.

  • Pulmonary Stenosis for Parents


    Pulmonary stenosis means the pulmonary valve is too small, narrow, or stiff. Many people have no symptoms, but kids with more severe cases will need surgery so that blood flows properly through the body.

  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) for Parents


    Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that causes muscle weakness and atrophy. There's no cure, but therapy and other treatments can help most people who have SMA.

  • The Ravitch Procedure for Parents


    The Ravitch procedure is a surgery to correct severe pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum.