Children's Health Features

Kasey and Doug Woleben joined other families to establish the all-volunteer Cure Mito Foundation to help find a cure or treatment for Leigh syndrome.

Misinformation could lead to widening vaccine disparities in babies and toddlers. Here’s what parents need to know to protect their kids.

Even low levels of lead exposure can lower cognitive performance, cause learning difficulties, and prompt behavior issues. And we’ve stopped testing for it.

Bathroom bans put trans kids’ health at risk. A doctor explains why it matters where kids pee.

Some of the most horrific images from the war so far have come from a maternity hospital in Mariupol bombed by Russian troops in mid-March. The upheaval spurs a troubling question: Could the stress and condition of war affect a fetus?

If your child has SMA Type 3, going to school can pose additional challenges. Here’s how to best advocate for them so they can thrive.

Learn about the genetics of Pompe disease. People who have it inherit a mutated gene from each of their parents.

Learn about treatments that will help manage your child's Pompe disease.

It isn't always easy to get a diagnosis of Pompe disease. Learn what your doctor will to do determine if you have it.

The father of a child with Pompe disease shares his family’s experience. Find out what it's like to live with this rare genetic disorder.

Children are very susceptible to sepsis, which is caused by a bacterial infection that can be deadly. Doctors are hoping to cut down on deaths by educating themselves and parents about the symptoms.

If your child has central precocious puberty, they’ll need plenty of support from you. Learn the best ways to give that support.

After a contagious illness sent her baby to intensive care, a New Jersey mom says “keep your mouths/breaths away from a baby's face, hands, and feet” to cut the chances of spreading respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

There’s a new Muppet in town on Sesame Street. Her name is Karli, and she’s a little girl who lives with a foster family.

Three-year-old Byron Baxter has bones that break easily, sometimes with just a wave of his hand, his parents say. But he’s inspiring social media fans with his fighting spirit and cheerfulness in videos and pics his family posts online.

Worried about meningitis outbreaks on college campuses? Get tips on what your college-bound kid needs to know to stay safe.

When a doctor in the Netherlands tweeted this stark X-ray shot of a “button” or “disk” battery lodged in a child’s esophagus, people took notice. Her post has been retweeted more than 8,000 times since early January.

An Australian blogger posted a photo on Facebook that apparently shows an X-ray of a grape lodged in a child's airway.

If your child has asthma, their doctor may recommend a device called a nebulizer. Learn how the nebulizer works, and get tips and tricks from a parent and experts.

Tips to soothe your little one and ease your stress during vaccinations.

For school-age kids, maintaining a healthy weight is as important as earning good grades -- maybe more so.

Many kids pretend to be ill to skip school, but some symptoms you just can’t hide. We tell you how to know if your kid is sick or faking it.

We all vomit. But why does it happen? When should I see a doctor? How can I stay comfortable? We’ve got your answers.

Kids can get started with light weights early for stronger muscles, bones, and bodies.

Get tips on how to take care of your child after he breaks a bone, including when to apply ice, what to do about itchy skin under a cast, and how to ease pain.

Learn some of the reasons why your child's doctor may suggest an operation to help heal his broken bone.

Does your baby or toddler have a rash, a fever, or breathing problems? Learn when she should be seen by a doctor.

Learn some safe and effective strategies for clearing up your little one’s congestion. Know the signs when a stuffy nose may require a doctor’s care, too.

Keep your kids infection-free at busy tourist destinations.

How to recognize the warning signs of "dry drowning" and "secondary drowning," which can happen hours after your child has left the pool.

Tips to help parents of kids with digestive disorders get through the day. How to manage school, care for other siblings, work out transportation issues, arrange for ongoing care, monitor nutrition, and more.

When your child has a digestive disorder, it can be hard to make sure he's getting good nutrition. Get details on how much you kid should eat, whether or not he needs supplements, how to handle setbacks.

How to avoid allergens, find hidden triggers, and give your child proper nutrition.

The facts on 9 childhood illnesses you may not know about: RSV, fifth disease, croup, scarlet fever, impetigo, Kawasaki disease, Reye's syndrome, whooping cough, and hand, foot, and mouth disease.

Hearing loss poses an extra challenge for kids. But it doesn't have to hold them back. You can help. Here’s how.

All kids get fevers. Learn how and when to treat them and when to go to your doctor for help.

Learn the basics about this genetic condition -- and some of its biggest advocates for continued education and research.

WebMD reports on radiation from X-rays and CT scans, and when children might not need these tests.

Here's how to make your child more comfortable when sick with the flu.

Is SPD a real childhood crisis or just the latest trend in diagnoses?

Healthy digestive habits to teach your child every day.

Signs that your child should see a digestive health specialist.

Tips from a nutrition expert on how to promote good digestion for kids.

10 tips for parents to help their children avoid cold germs at school.

Learning which illnesses benefit from antibiotics (and which don't) is just the first step, our expert says.

Every holiday, parents worry about their little ones eating poinsettia leaves. But eating this plant isn't as bad as you might think.

Actor Mark Feuerstein tells us about his TV doctor role, the real doctors who saved his daughter's life, and his parenting philosophy.

New research shows that a lack of sleep in childhood can contribute to obesity later on.

Wondering if your child’s condition is serious or not? WebMD discusses the possible signs of a serious health problem and what to do in case of a health emergency.