Kid's Health

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early. Eye Doctors Be sure to make vision care and eye checks a part of yo...

Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kid...

Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough can sound awful, it's not usually a sign of a serious condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and ch...

Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of chil...

Flying's Effects on Ears Many of us have felt that weird ear-popping sensation when we fly. For kids (especially babies and young children), it can seem especially odd and even scary at first. But it's a common, normal part of flying. This sometimes ...

Flying's Effects on Ears Many of us have felt that...

Although the flu season lasts from October until May, with most cases occurring between late December and early March, the flu vaccine is usually offered between September and mid-November. Getting the shot before the flu season is in full force give...

Although the flu season lasts from October until M...

The Changing Larynx Yesterday, your son sounded like he's always sounded — like a boy. But today, you heard that first crack in his voice. He's started puberty and several things about him are changing. Along with obvious changes in physical appearan...

The Changing Larynx Yesterday, your son sounded li...

If your child is sick, you'll probably have many questions to ask your doctor. But have you made a list of questions and concerns to share with your pharmacist? If you're like most parents, the answer is probably "very few" or "none." But today's pha...

If your child is sick, you'll probably have many q...

About Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a neurocutaneous syndrome that can affect many parts of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, skin, and other body systems. NF can cause growth of non-cancerous tumors on nerve tissue, p...

About Neurofibromatosis Neurofibromatosis (NF) is ...

Whether they're pounding and throbbing or dull and aching, headaches are common in kids. Headaches can have a wide range of causes and many levels of severity. It's important to understand how to recognize when a headache is just a passing pain and w...

Whether they're pounding and throbbing or dull and...

The flu vaccine is, indeed, a good idea for families. The flu shot does not cause the flu and it keeps kids and parents from getting sick. Getting the flu is worse than having a cold and can make a person sick for a week or more. Infants younger than...

The flu vaccine is, indeed, a good idea for famili...

Families of kids with allergies should use environmental control measures that reduce exposure to the child's allergy triggers. Some require few changes in the home, while others can be costly or fairly time-consuming. Talk with your doctor or health...

Families of kids with allergies should use environ...

Sleepwalking itself is not harmful. However, sleepwalking episodes can be hazardous since sleepwalking kids aren't awake and may not realize what they're doing, such as walking down stairs or opening windows. Sleepwalking is not usually a sign that s...

Sleepwalking itself is not harmful. However, sleep...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal disorder that can cause cramps, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. It is sometimes called a "nervous stomach" or a "spastic colon." Certain foods can trigger the symptoms of IBS, as can em...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intesti...

Night terrors are caused by over-arousal of the central nervous system (CNS) during sleep. This may happen because the CNS (which regulates sleep and waking brain activity) is still maturing. Some kids may inherit a tendency for this over-arousal — a...

Night terrors are caused by over-arousal of the ce...

The harder kids play, the harder they fall. The fact is, broken bones, or fractures, are common in childhood and often happen when kids are playing or participating in sports. Most fractures occur in the upper extremities: the wrist, the forearm, and...

The harder kids play, the harder they fall. The fa...

About 1 in 5 people regularly gets bothersome canker sores, which can make eating, drinking, and even brushing teeth a real pain. But just because they're relatively common doesn't mean these small open sores inside the mouth should be ignored. About...

About 1 in 5 people regularly gets bothersome cank...

Every time you walk, settle into a chair, or hug your child, you're using your bones, muscles, and joints. Without these important body parts, we wouldn't be able to stand, walk, run, or even sit. Bones and What They Do From our head to our toes, bon...

Every time you walk, settle into a chair, or hug y...

About the Lungs and Respiratory System Breathing is so vital to life that it happens automatically. Each day, you breathe about 20,000 times, and by the time you're 70 years old, you'll have taken at least 600 million breaths. All of this breathing c...

About the Lungs and Respiratory System Breathing i...

Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families face every night. It is extremely common among young kids but can last into the teen years. Doctors don't know for sure what causes bedwetting or why it stops. But it is often a natural part of develop...

Bedwetting is an issue that millions of families f...

The Importance of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract Our bodies produce several kinds of wastes, including sweat, carbon dioxide gas, feces (stool), and urine. These wastes exit the body in different ways. Sweat is released through pores in the skin. Wate...

The Importance of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract Ou...

About Sleepwalking Hours after bedtime, do you find your little one wandering the hall looking dazed and confused? If you have a sleepwalking child, you're not alone. It can be unnerving to see, but sleepwalking is very common in kids and most sleepw...

About Sleepwalking Hours after bedtime, do you fin...

Establishing a Bedtime Routine Preschoolers sleep about 10 to 12 hours during each 24-hour period, but there's no need to be rigid about which 10 to 12 hours these are. The most important thing is to help kids develop good habits for getting to sleep...

Establishing a Bedtime Routine Preschoolers sleep ...