Kids

There is no need to be overly worried about an extra DPT immunization.

Having a learning disability should not impair a child's chances of getting into a good college.

Find out some possible causes of pain in the Achilles tendon after sports.

What should a mother do when she suspects that her ex-husband is abusing her seven-year-old daughter?

Questions about an orthopedic disability warrant a second opinion from a health care expert in the same area of specialty.

Although much research is being done, no one knows what causes the skin condition known as vitiligo.

Immunizations are one of the most significant and cost-effective advances in medicine.

Learn how to find early intervention programs for a child with CP.

A mother seeks some guidelines for helping her obese nine-year-old lose weight.

If a father thinks that displays of emotion are unmanly or wimpy, his young son will learn to hide his feelings.

Sometimes an infection in the tonsils can be difficult to treat. Find out why.

The bites of any of a variety of brown spiders can cause mild swelling and pain, but are not dangerous.

Scarlet fever is simply a "strep throat" with a rash.

If you disagree with your school's assessment, seek an independent evaluation by a multidisciplinary team outside the school system.

Is there really such a thing as "growing pains"? Find out what our expert has to say.

A woman who has been raising her five-year-old niece seeks advice on what to do about her stealing.

Learn whether bladder infections are common in children and find out the best preventive measures.

There is not an exact age that is appropriate for switching a child to an "adult" doctor.