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Food for Thought: Rickets on The Rise?

Rickets is a disease typically caused by vitamin D deficiency; the classic symptom is weakened or deformed bones. 'Throughout my pregnancy I read e...

Fluorosis Overview

Fluorosis is a cosmetic condition that affects the teeth. The vast majority of cases are mild, and only about 2% are considered “moderate.” Less th...

What is Neuroblastoma?

Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer of what’s called the “sympathetic nervous system” -- the network of nerves that carries messages from your...

What is PANDAS Syndrome?

If your child already has OCD or tics, PANDAS will suddenly make their condition much worse. A test for the strep bacteria or a history of the bact...

Understanding Tetanus -- The Basics

Tetanus is a dangerous nerve ailment caused by the toxin of a common bacterium, Clostridium tetani. If the spores enter a wound that penetrates the...

Meningococcal Vaccine

There are actually four meningococcal vaccines licensed in the U.S. None of the vaccines contains live bacteria. The meningococcal conjugate vaccin...

Meningitis Symptoms Warning Signs

It's not easy to spot the symptoms of meningitis.

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for all children. Before the vaccine, mumps was the most common cause of both meningit...

Measles FAQ: Symptoms, Prevention, and More

About 1 or 2 of every 1,000 children with measles dies of it, the CDC estimates. People can spread it 4 days before they first get the measles rash...

Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine

There's another reason for getting a shot for chickenpox. Anyone who is moderately to severely ill when a chickenpox shot is scheduled should wait ...

Common Speech and Language Disorders

Speech and language problems may make it hard for your child to understand and speak with others, or make the sounds of speech. Voice: If your chil...

Do I Have Lead in My Home?

If you’re worried that there might be lead in your home, the first thing to do is find out the year it was built. This review lets you know if peel...