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• Kawasaki Disease for Parents

  
  

  Kawasaki disease is an illness that causes inflammation in blood vessels throughout the body. When symptoms are noticed early and treated, kids begin to feel better within a few days.

• Knock Knees (Genu Valgum) for Parents

  
  

  Kids often have knock knees (when knees touch but the ankles are apart). They usually go away without on their own by the time a child is 7 or 8 years old.

• Acanthosis Nigricans for Teens

  
  

  Acanthosis nigricans is a darkening and thickening of the skin that can be a sign of other medical conditions. Find out more.

• Lyme Disease for Teens

  
  

  Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.

• Medicines for Diabetes for Teens

  
  

  Diabetes medicines help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range and may help prevent problems now and later.

• Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists for Parents

  
  

  An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens

  
  

  In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.

• Overweight and Obesity for Parents

  
  

  Preventing kids from becoming overweight means making choices in the way your family eats and exercises, and how you spend time together.

• Dehydration for Parents

  
  

  Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.

• Medicines for Diabetes for Kids

  
  

  For most kids with diabetes, taking medicine is an important part of staying healthy. Find out more in this article for kids.