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  • Appendectomy for Parents


    Learn the basics of an appendectomy so you know what to expect if your child has this surgery.

  • Ears for Parents


    Hearing may be the ears' main job, but it's not all they do. Learn all about the ears in this Body Basics article.

  • Sepsis for Parents


    Sepsis is a serious infection usually caused when bacteria make toxins that cause the immune system to attack the body's own organs and tissues.

  • Hemodialysis for Parents


    Hemodialysis is a medical treatment that uses a machine with a special filter to take waste and extra water out of the blood.

  • Dialysis for Parents


    Dialysis is a medical treatment that can take over the job of cleaning the blood when the kidneys can't.

  • Tuberculosis for Parents


    Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback in the United States today. Find out who's at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

  • Clubfoot for Parents


    Clubfoot is a birth defect that makes one or both of a baby's feet point down and turn in. Most clubfeet can be successfully corrected using the nonsurgical Ponseti method.

  • Myelomeningocele for Parents


    Myelomeningocele is a type of spina bifida in which a baby is born with a gap in the bones of the spine.

  • In-Toeing for Parents


    In-toeing is when feet point inward while walking. It happens in a lot of kids who are learning to walk. Sometimes people call it walking "pigeon-toed."

  • Anemia for Parents


    Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments, and inherited conditions.