Forearm crutches are devices that give support to the forearms to help a person stand and walk. Are Forearm Crutches Right for My Child? Children ages 8 and older who can walk by themselves but have ...

You may have heard that cases of measles are on the rise lately, but there’s no reason to panic. Here’s what you need to know about measles and how to keep your family safe. Measles is a very ...

Infections can be caused by different germs, such as bacteria or viruses. Viral infections can cause many different symptoms, like fever, congestion, sore throat, cough, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea, ...

Alpha thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body doesn't make as much alpha globin. Alpha globin is a building block of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of red blood cell (RBC) ...

Right ventricle (VEN-trih-kul): one of the four chambers of the heart. The right ventricle pumps blood low in oxygen to the lungs. In the lungs, the blood then gets a "refill" of oxygen.

Some studies show that sperm count is lower in males who wear tight underwear/clothing. It isn’t clear how this affects fertility (the ability to father a child), but it definitely doesn’t lower sperm ...

Doctors use certain milestones to tell if a toddler is developing as expected. There's a wide range of what's considered normal, so some children gain skills earlier or later than others. Toddlers who ...

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 ...

What Is a Cardiac Catheterization? A cardiac catheterization is a procedure that cardiologists (heart doctors) do. They put a catheter (a long, thin tube) into a blood vessel, then guide it the heart.

Many women who have had a cesarean section (or C-section) with their first pregnancy are interested in a vaginal delivery for their second or later births. For years, women who'd had a C-section were ...

Smoking is one of the worst things you can do to your body. Yet every single day, some kids and teens start smoking. Why? There's more than just one answer. Some kids may start smoking just because ...

When your child feels warm or seems out of sorts, knowing if a fever might be the cause can be helpful. Here's how to take your child's temperature, safely and accurately. Check the manufacturer's ...