Kids and Teens

Acne is a common skin condition that develops when the hair follicles in your skin are blocked by dead skin…

Amblyopia (lazy eye) develops in childhood when one eye doesn’t work properly with the brain. Left untreated, it can lead…

Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.

Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder on the autism spectrum that can be diagnosed in children as young as 18…

Living with asthma as a child can be difficult. Asthma attacks interfere with a child’s physical activity, sleep, and can…

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors that causes problems with focus and self control. It affects children…

Autism is a developmental brain disorder that affects social, behavioral, and communication skills. Degrees of autism can vary, as can…

Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in infants and young children. It is usually caused by a virus. RSV is…

Central precocious puberty, also known as gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty, occurs when girls less than 8 years old and boys less…

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect body movement and muscle coordination. It usually appears in infancy…

Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by a virus. It once was a common childhood disease until a vaccine…