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Down Syndrome
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that affects physical and intellectual development.
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Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula
Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula are 2 disorders of the digestive system affecting babies.
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Amblyopia is sometimes called “lazy eye.” If left untreated, it can affect a child’s vision permanently.
Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…
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Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion happens when a man’s testicles rotate and the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This can happen at any…
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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)
Meconium aspiration syndrome affects newborns who inhale their stool and/or amniotic fluid before, during, or after labor and delivery.
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Dental Hygiene: How to Care for Your Baby's Teeth
Maintaining healthy teeth is important for the growth of your baby. Poor oral care can lead to infection, disease and…
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Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital heart disease is a heart problem that some people are born with and can include a hole in the…
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
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Avoiding Food Hassles With Kids
Tips, tricks and advice on how to deal with a picky eater at home and at school.
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When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat
Get creative and clever to help your toddler eat healthy.
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What You Can Do to Change Your Child's Behavior
Take a positive approach to teach your child good behavior.
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Fetal Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a term that describes an unborn baby who isn’t growing at the normal rate inside…
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Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in…
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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…
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Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare disease that causes tumors, or growths, in the brain and other organs. They are usually…
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Strabismus
Strabismus is an eye disorder. It affects the muscle control in your eyes. The eyes don’t line up properly. Instead,…
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Abusive Head Trauma
Abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome) is a form of child abuse that can be deadly or leave a baby…
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Clubfoot
Clubfoot is a treatable congenital condition (present at birth) that causes a baby’s foot to turn inward or downward. It…
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Enlarged Adenoids
Adenoids are tiny pieces of tissue in the back of your throat. They hang above your tonsils. They help fight…
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Bringing Your Baby Home
Welcoming a baby into your home is a big event. It can be scary if it is your first baby…
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