Children's health
Learning Center
COVID-19, cold, allergies and the flu: What are the differences?
Knowing if you have COVID-19, a cold, the flu or seasonal allergies isn't easy. Find out about the differences between these illnesses.
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks may worsen menopausal hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Wheezing isn't always due to true asthma. Sometimes it's a sign of heart failure. Know the difference.
Cast care: Do's and don'ts
Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Concerned about your child's growth? Find out how you can estimate your child's adult height.
Children and gender identity: Supporting your child
Learn how to talk to children about their internal sense of gender. Also find out how to support their gender expression and advocate for them.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk?
Cold medicines aren't recommended for young children. Here's why.
Coma
Learn what can cause this state of prolonged loss of consciousness. While a coma rarely lasts longer than a few weeks, some people never wake from one.
Refine Your Search
Type
Gender
Age
- All
- 45 to 64 middle
- 19 to 44 younger
- 06 to 12 years elementary/preteen
- 03 to 5 years preschool
- 65 to 80 older
- 13 to 18 years teen
- 80 and over
- 02 months to 2 years infant/toddler
- 18 years
- 16 years
- 02 to 15 months infant
- 00 birth to 01 month newborn
- 17 years
Focus
- All
- Symptom (reportable)
- Prevention
- Clinical Treatment
- Definition