American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Search
-
Advertise
Advertising and sponsorship opportunities are available for companies that offer patients and healthcare professionals relevant products and services.
-
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What Parents Needs to Know
Pneumococcal disease is caused by bacteria. It can lead to infections in the lungs, blood, and brain. The vaccine prevents…
-
Zika
Zika is a virus caused by a bite from the Aedes mosquito. It is contagious and increases the risk of…
-
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is a condition that causes stomach discomfort. It’s your body reacting to the sugar in milk (or other…
-
Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is feeling triggered by movement. It occurs in cars, buses, trains, planes, or boats. It also can happen…
-
What to Do When Your Pregnancy Is Unexpected
If your pregnancy is unexpected, you may be feeling scared or confused about what to do. It is important to…
-
Stool Soiling and Constipation in Children
Stool soiling happens when children who are toilet trained accidentally leak feces into their underwear. Constipation is one of the…
-
Screening in Pregnancy
Pregnancy screenings can provide valuable information before your baby is born about the risks for common birth defects.
-
Warts and Wart Removal
Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. You can develop warts on your face, hands, feet, and…
-
Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disease that causes tumors, or growths, in the brain and other organs. They are usually…
-
Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,…
-
Premature Ejaculation
Premature ejaculation happens when an individual has an orgasm sooner than wanted. It can happen before or shortly after…
-
Busting Period Myths
When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does…
-
Shaken Baby Syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)
Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
-
Anal Fistulas
An anal fistula is an abnormal connection that forms between the anus and the skin outside of it. It usually…
-
Alopecia Areata (AA)
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes you to lose small, round patches of hair on your head.
-
Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids are tiny pieces of tissue in the back of your throat. They hang above your tonsils. They help fight…
-
Bringing Your Baby Home
Welcoming a baby into your home is a big event. It can be scary if it is your first baby…
