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  • Tay-Sachs Disease for Parents


    A baby with Tay-Sachs disease is born without an important enzyme, so fatty proteins build up in the brain, hurting the baby's sight, hearing, movement, and mental development.

  • Meningocele for Parents


    Some babies are born with a meningocele, which is a sac that pushes through the gap in the spine. With surgery to fix the problem, most babies with a meningocele live a healthy, normal life.

  • My Child Is Struggling in School. How Can I Help? for Parents


    Find out what the experts have to say.

  • Growth Plates for Parents


    Growth plates are the areas of new bone growth, usually near the ends of long bones. A growth plate is weaker than solid bone. This makes it more likely to get injured.

  • Gene Changes (Mutations) for Parents


    A gene mutation is a change in one or more genes. Some mutations can lead to genetic disorders or illnesses.

  • Genetic Counseling for Parents


    Genetic counseling is a way for people to understand how genetic illnesses can affect them and their family.

  • Genetics for Parents


    Genetics is the study of genes, which carry information that gets passed from one generation to the next.

  • Functional Abdominal Pain for Parents


    Functional abdominal pain is lasting belly pain that doesn't respond to treatment. Many school-age kids have it at some point, but get better without lasting problems.

  • Period Cramps for Kids


    Cramps can put a crimp in a girl's daily routine. Find out what period cramps are and how to handle them.

  • Nightmares for Kids


    Nightmares may be upsetting, but they are not "real" and can't harm you. Almost everyone gets them once in awhile. Find out more.