What should you expect as your child grows? Learn how to understand and deal with your child's changing body and mind from infancy through the teen years.

Rashes can be caused by viruses and bacteria, medicines, heat, allergies, and many other things. Rashes often are only minor problems, but some can be serious and need medical treatment. What Are the ...

Before having sex, it’s important to know about birth control and protecting against unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Where would you be without your bones? Learn more about the skeletal system in this article for kids.

Earaches are common in kids and can have many causes. Here’s why they happen and what to do when your child complains of ear pain. What Causes Earaches? Kids might complain of ear pain or pull on an ...

A night terror seems similar to a nightmare, but it's far more dramatic. Night terrors can be alarming, but aren't usually cause for concern or a sign of a medical issue.

Ever wonder how your eyes work? This article for kids takes you from the pupil to the retina and beyond.

Osgood-Schlatter disease (OSD) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adolescents. It's really not a disease, but an overuse injury.

A C-reactive protein (CRP) blood test is used to identify inflammation or infection in the body.

What Is an Umbilical Hernia? An umbilical hernia happens when part of a child's intestines bulges through the abdominal wall inside the belly button. It shows up as a bump under the belly button. The ...

A VP shunt is a small plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid from the brain. Most VP shunts are placed to treat hydrocephalus.

Your heart is a hard-working muscle. Find out more in this article for kids.