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When kids need intensive health care after they're discharged from the hospital, family and caregivers should learn about the devices, equipment, and support...

Andar de puntillas consiste en cargar el peso en los dedos de los pies, con los talones separados del suelo. Es frecuente durante la primera infancia, cuando...

Weaning is when children make the transition from breast milk to other sources of nourishment. Here's how to make this change easier on you and your child.

The gender and sex development program at Lurie Children's Hospital has just received a $500,000 grant from Jennifer Pritzker, a Chicago philanthropist who is...

Lurie Children's is one of the top children's hospitals in the nation, providing superior pediatric care, cutting-edge treatments and advanced research.

Kids with self-esteem feel liked, accepted, and confident. Here's how to build healthy self-esteem in your kids.

From birth, your newborn has been communicating with you. Crying may seem like a foreign language, but soon you'll know what your baby needs - a diaper change,...

You've probably noticed that sometimes when you're sick, you feel really hot one minute and then freezing cold the next.

Flatfeet, toe walking, pigeon toes, bowlegs, and knock-knees. Lots of kids have these common orthopedic conditions, but are they medical problems that can and...

Many teens and young adults use marijuana in some form. Understand its risks so you can help your kids make good decisions.

Salmonella infections can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, belly cramps, fever, and headache.

Doctors use milestones to tell if a baby is developing as expected. Here are some things your baby may be doing this month.

Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago received special recognition on Friday.

Everybody feels stressed at time, even kids. But stress isn't always bad. It can help you stay safe or push you to be prepared for important tasks. This...

Your brain is the boss of your body and runs the whole show. Learn more in this article for kids.

Are you having trouble sleeping? Find out how to get your ZZZZZs.

Babies who are born prematurely or who experience respiratory problems shortly after birth are at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), sometimes called...

Find out what questions, tests, and exams to expect during your 5-year-old's well-child checkup.

Find out what to expect during your newborn's well-child checkup.

What can kids expect during a visit to the dentist's office? Learn about things like tooth cleaning and polishing as well as fluoride treatments and X-rays.

Get tips for fending off the flu in this article for teens.

Tourette syndrome causes uncontrolled sudden, repetitive muscle movements and sounds known as tics. Learn about Tourette syndrome in children.

Enjoy the great outdoors, but don't forget about the threat of ticks. Here's how to prevent tick bites.

Lice aren't dangerous and they don't spread disease, but they are contagious, annoying, and sometimes hard to get rid of. Learn more about this common...

KidsHealth is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's health and parenting issues. For parents, kids, teens, and...

Inflammatory bowel disease is an ongoing illness caused by an inflammation of the intestines. There are two kinds of IBD: Crohn's disease and ulcerative...

Take this quiz about your ears.

Genetics is the study of genes, which carry information that gets passed from one generation to the next.

A veces, las personas acosan haciendo comentarios y/o actos de tipo sexual. Esto se conoce como acoso sexual o bullying sexual.

Follow these shaving tips for guys and get a quick, easy, and painless shave.

Milk and other calcium-rich foods help build strong, healthy bones. But most kids and teens don't get enough calcium. Here's how to make sure that yours do.

Epigenetics - the idea that environmental factors can change the health not only of the people who are exposed to them, but also the health of their...

Our teen Diabetes Center provides information and advice on treating and living with diabetes.

If your child is allergic to tree nuts, it's essential to learn what foods might contain them and how to avoid them.

Before your family celebrates a holiday, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.

Sports can be challenging when you're new to them, but they also can be really fun. Take a second look at sports - and learn other ways to be active - in this...

KidsHealth is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's health and parenting issues. For parents, kids, teens, and...

Find out what the experts have to say.

Heroin is a highly addictive, illegal narcotic that can cause death when taken in excess.

Here are tips on the best ways to communicate with your child's doctor and get the most information during a visit.

Play is the primary way that infants learn how to move, communicate, socialize, and understand their surroundings. And during the first month of life, your...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can make it tough to communicate and interact with other people. Find out more.

Toxoplasmosis is an infection that passes from animals to humans, sometimes without causing any symptoms. Learn more about this infection in this article for...

Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a heart defect where the aorta connects to the heart in the wrong place.

Teaching kids a few basic dog manners will help them enjoy safe encounters with Fido.

Strabismus is when someone's eyes don't look straight ahead. It might look as if the person has one crossed eye. Find out more in this article for kids.

Some babies are born with a thyroid gland that didn't develop correctly or doesn't work as it should. This is called congenital hypothyroidism.

Take this quiz about your digestive system, which handles the food you eat.

Ototoxicity is when a person develops hearing or balance problems. Learn about this side effect of taking certain medicines.

Tricuspid atresia is a congenital heart defect. A baby born with tricuspid atresia often has serious symptoms soon after birth because blood flow to the lungs...

Tuberculosis (TB) is making a comeback. Find out who's at risk, what to watch for, and how doctors treat TB.

Find out how eating nutritious snacks throughout the day can keep your energy level high and your mind alert.

All people fart sometimes, whether they live in France, the Fiji islands, or Fresno, California! Learn more about what gives gas its sass in our article for...

Intrauterine growth restriction is when a baby in the womb doesn't grow at the expected rate during the pregnancy. Women with IUGR should eat a healthy diet;...

Fainting is pretty common in teens. The good news is that most of the time it's not a sign of something serious.

Anemia happens when there aren't enough healthy red blood cells in the body. It can be caused by many things, including dietary problems, medical treatments,...

Many health institutions digitally store their patients' health information. Learn about electronic health records (EHRs) and how they can improve health care.

Headaches affect kids as well as adults. Learn about common causes and when to talk to a doctor.

Just about every guy wonders about the size of his penis at one time or another.

Your parents were right to make you drink milk when you were little. It's loaded with calcium, a mineral vital for building strong bones and teeth.