COVID-19 usually is milder in kids than in adults, though some children have gotten pretty sick from it. Many parents wonder what to do if their child gets sick. Here's what you need to know.

A cold is an infection that affects your nose, throat, and sinuses. Tiny germs called cold viruses get inside your body and make you sick. The rhinovirus (say: rye-no-VYE-rus) is the most common cold ...

Both the brain and the spinal cord are protected by bone: the brain by the bones of the skull, and the spinal cord by vertebrae, a set of ring-shaped bones. They're both cushioned by layers of ...

Most blood tests take only a few minutes. They’re done at some doctor’s offices, and at community labs, diagnostic centers, and hospitals. A doctor, nurse, or phlebotomist (fleh-BOT-eh-mist, someone ...

What Is an Imperforate Anus? An imperforate anus happens when the anus is missing or doesn't have a hole. The anus is the muscle ring that lets a person hold poop inside, then release it later during ...

Can I Clean Our Cat's Litter Box While I'm Pregnant? Pregnant women should, when possible, have someone else clean their cat's litter box. That's because cats can have an infection called ...

What Is Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). JIA is a group of disorders that causes arthritis ...

What Is Breast Reduction Surgery? Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that makes large breasts smaller. It keeps the natural shape of the breast and nipple/areola (small area around the nipple).

Heavy metals are elements that are found in soil, water, and the air we breathe. Plants take up these metals as they grow and can end up in the food we eat. Our bodies need some heavy metals (like ...

using saunas or hot tubs taking very hot, long baths and showers using electric blankets or heating pads becoming overheated when outside in hot weather or when exercising Instead of hot tubs or ...

All kids get a fever from time to time. Usually, a fever isn’t dangerous or bad for kids. It can even be a good thing because it can help the immune system fight infection. Still, parents might be ...

Your baby is finally coming home from the hospital after a stay in the NICU. Before you leave, learn all you can from the care team about caring for your baby so that you can feel confident at home.