Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-ter fash-ee-EYE-tus) is pain and inflammation on the bottom of the foot and heel from too much pressure on the foot. It tends to happen in kids and teens who do a lot of ...

Rumination syndrome happens when just-swallowed food comes back up into the mouth from the stomach. When this happens, a person chews and swallows the food again or spits it out. Rumination syndrome ...

What Is Hypotonic Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) affects muscle movement and control. People with CP have it for life. Hypotonic CP is rarer than other types of CP. In rare cases, CP happens ...

What Is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is an overuse or repetitive stress injury to the knee or hip that can happen someone bends their knee a lot. It tends to happen in ...

These simple safety tips can help protect kids from injuries due to electrical equipment and appliances, as well as heating and cooling systems. Even with these safety tips in place, kids still can ...

What Is Long QT Syndrome? Long QT syndrome is a condition that affects the electrical system of the heart. It takes longer for the heart to squeeze and then recover or "recharge." If it's not treated, ...

Can I Breastfeed My Baby if I Have COVID-19? The virus that causes COVID-19 does not seem to spread to babies through breast milk. It’s safe to breastfeed if you have COVID-19. Your breast milk is the ...

As you've probably noticed, puberty comes with all kinds of changes — including the way your body looks and even the way you might think it smells. These changes are a normal part of becoming a woman, ...

This is a general outline of the milestones on the road to reading success. Keep in mind that kids develop at different paces and spend varying amounts of time at each stage. If you have concerns, ...

How Does Air Enter the Respiratory System? Air enters the respiratory system through the nose or the mouth. If it goes in the nostrils (also called nares), the air is warmed and humidified. Tiny hairs ...

Girls have lots of questions about the body changes of puberty. When will my breasts grow? What's the "normal" age to get your first period? Watch this video and find out!

It’s normal for people to masturbate (touch or rub their own genitals because they like the way it feels). Some people do it to relieve stress or tension. It’s nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed ...