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Good mental health is an important part of a child’s overall health. There are many ways adults can help children…
It is common for children and teens to be depressed. Learn how to recognize and help your young one who…
Most people’s feet point straight ahead or outward. Some people, however, have feet that point inward. This is called…
Stuttering is a condition that affects a person’s ability to speak smoothly. It can cause them to repeat words, parts…
Doctors do not recommend giving children younger than 6 years old OTC medicines for cough and cold.
A concussion is what it’s called when the brain bounces around or twists inside the skull. Many typical accidents may…
Rheumatic fever is a rare disease. It usually doesn’t happen in the United States. It’s tied to the bacteria that…
Emotional eating is eating in response to your emotions or boredom. It’s different than true hunger. But how do you…
Asthma is a chronic (long-term) disease of the lungs. It inflames and narrows the airways, making it harder to…
Head lice are small wingless insects that can get on your hair and scalp. Lice bites may cause constant scratching,…
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive…
It is important to exercise no matter what age you are. A lifelong exercise program is the surest way to…
Girls—and boys—can both benefit from getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The vaccine reduces chances of developing some cancers later…
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that most people are exposed to as infants. It rarely causes symptoms, but sometimes…
Croup is caused by a respiratory virus and causes children, usually age 5 and younger, to have a barking…
Watching a baby take their first steps is exciting, but it also leads to a new set of challenges for…
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…
Rotavirus is a highly contagious infection commonly affecting babies and young children. A rotavirus vaccine offers some, but not full,…
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…
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