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X-linked agammaglobulinemia
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
Hip dysplasia
In infancy, this condition often can be corrected with a soft brace. Older children and young adults might require surgery to correct the misalignment.
Angelman syndrome
Learn about this genetic disorder that causes developmental delays, problems with speech and other symptoms.
Pectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum causes the breastbone to sink into the chest. This can affect heart and lung function. Surgery helps correct the deformity.
Fetal alcohol syndrome
This condition results from alcohol exposure before birth. The exposure causes lifelong problems with behavior, learning, thinking and physical development.
Choroid plexus carcinoma
This rare type of cancerous brain tumor occurs mainly in children under 2. Treatment usually involves surgery and radiation therapy.
Amputation and diabetes: How to protect your feet
Find out who's at risk and what you can do to protect your feet from diabetes complications.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
Farsightedness
Do you see distant objects clearly, but develop a blur as they come close? This vision problem, called farsightedness, is easily corrected with prescription lenses.
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