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Kids' Health

As a parent, you want to keep your children as healthy as possible. Educate yourself about nutrition, common illnesses, and other health issues that affect your kids.
Young girl in hospital with her father
Sudden Paralysis and Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
newborn baby
Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
brothers
6 Big Urological Issues for Little Boys
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Pregnant woman holding a bottle of beer
Signs Your Child Might Have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Father brushing daughters hair in bathroom
Causes of Hair Loss in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A little girl whose back is hurting her
6 Causes of Back Pain in Kids and When to Worry
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Pediatrician examining toddler with rash at her office
Children and Penicillin Allergic Reactions
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Little girl playing board game with grandfather
Lifestyle Habits for Managing Headaches in Kids
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Female doctor giving injection to girl (2-3)
Examining Common Health Trends in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Girl with Rett Syndrome
Rett Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
Pregnant woman with a glass of wine
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Boy being examined by a doctor for a sore throat.
Swollen Glands and Lymphadenopathy in Children
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Pregnant woman holding red wine glass
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Overview
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Baby getting a diaper change
What to Do About Red Stools in Babies
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Young Girl Receiving Chemotherapy Treatment
Colorectal Cancer in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Pregnant woman drinking wine
Diagnosing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Other Disorders
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Mid adult mother holding newborn baby girl
Signs and Symptoms of Galactosemia
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother taking son's temperature
Incubation Periods of Childhood Diseases
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
a young boy with sweat-drenched hair
Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) in Young Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Sliced cantaloupe on a plate
Listeria Infection Symptoms and Prevention in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Male nurse talking to boy in examination room
Tremors, Shaking, and Tics in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Pregnant woman smoking drinking alcohol cigerette
The Symptoms of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Boy (10-12) jumping over waves on beach
Pediatric Hip Pain Symptoms, Causes, and Evaluation
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother holds her sick daughter.
Managing Vomiting and Diarrhea in Kids
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
little girl sitting on a brick wall with the focus on her shoes
How to Prevent and Treat Ingrown Toenails in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Little boy sneezing
How Do You Know If Your Child Has Allergies?
Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD
A mother and daughter playing guitar together
Diagnosis and Treatment of Encopresis in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A young boy sitting on his bed
The Symptoms and Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A child with down syndrome being held by his mother
Congenital Conditions and Diseases
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Pediatrician looking at a girls tounge
When a Swollen Tongue Is an Allergy Symptom in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Midsection mother sitting by sleeping boy on bed
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Overview
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
Boy sleeping on bed
Symptoms of Thyroid Disease in Children
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Caucasian girl laying on couch blowing her nose - stock photo
Chronic and Recurrent Symptoms of Childhood Illnesses
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
a doctor using tongue depressor on a child
Why Your Child May Have a Black Tongue
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Young girl sleeping
Signs of Sleep Apnea in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother and child in doctor's office
Learn If Your Child Has Restless Legs Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor examining baby girl's ear
Treating Pediatric Earwax Buildup
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A teen with severe knee pain while playing sports.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Knee Pain
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Little girl lying in bed, not feeling well
What Causes Headaches and Nosebleeds in Children?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Kids running in a park
Sever's Disease and Heel Pain in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Midsection Of Woman With Knee Pain Sitting Indoors
Hereditary Hemochromatosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor checking girl's mouth
Recurrent Mouth Ulcers and Canker Sores in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
baby boy at a ceremony
Factors to Consider in the Male Circumcision Decision
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
baby with tears as seen with blocked tear ducts
Diagnosing and Treating Blocked Tear Duct in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A young child throwing up in bucket
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Mother and father with sick child.
The Most Common Mysterious Pediatric Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Doctor examining boy's (8-9) abdomen
Appendicitis Symptoms in Children
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
salt in a heaping pile and a wooden spoon
Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) for Diarrheal Disease
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
A child with pink eye.
Kawasaki Disease Symptoms in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Child with fever sleeping
Symptoms of Whooping Cough (Pertussis)
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
A baby having an EEG to test for seizures.
Shakes and Seizures in Children
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Toddler Jumping
Why Your Child Might Be Making Grunting Noises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
Cold and cough liquid medicine in a measuring cup
Cough and Cold Medications for Children
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Boy getting a shot
Why Do Some Kids Need Two Flu Shots?
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
a sick child lying in bed
When the Flu Becomes Dangerous for Children
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Mother checking temperature of sick daughter
Natural Cold Treatments for Kids
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Flu vaccine
When is it Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Boogie Mist Nasal Spray for Kids Review
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Young girl who is sick
How the Flu Affects Babies and Young Children
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
Young girl at pediatrician's office
When to Take Your Sick Child to the Doctor
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO