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DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum
Also called PA/IVS, this rare congenital heart defect is diagnosed at or shortly after birth. Learn the symptoms and how it's treated.
Inherited metabolic disorders
Caused by gene changes, these disorders affect the body's ability to change food into energy. They also affect how energy is used, such as for cell repair.
Noonan syndrome
This genetic condition stops typical development in parts of the body. It may include unusual facial features, short height, heart problems or other issues.
Craniosynostosis
This condition results in premature fusing of one or more of the joints between the bone plates of an infant's skull before the brain is fully formed.
Color blindness
Is it red or is it green? Learn more about what causes color blindness and how to tell whether or not you can distinguish between certain shades of color.
Mosquito bites
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an illness caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and ways to protect yourself.
Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return
In this heart problem present at birth, some of the blood vessels of the lungs connect to the wrong places in the heart. Learn when treatment is needed.
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