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Flatfeet
A common and usually painless condition, flatfeet occurs when the arches of the feet flatten upon standing, allowing the entire soles to touch the floor.
How you hear
Your ears enable you to gather and interpret sounds from the world around you.
Progeria
This genetic disorder is extremely rare and progressive. It causes children to age rapidly, beginning in their first two years of life.
Congenital heart defects in children
Learn about symptoms, tests and treatments for children born with a problem in the structure of the heart.
Retinoblastoma
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this eye cancer that occurs in young children.
Hydrocele
Find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for this swelling in the scrotum.
Epidermolysis bullosa
Learn about a rare inherited disease that often shows up in infancy and causes fragile, blistering skin on the palms and feet. Severe disease may be fatal.
Bronchiolitis
Infection in the small airways of the lungs is common in young kids and babies. Symptoms may include coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing.
Heart valve disease
Learn about this condition in which one or more of the heart valves doesn't work properly.
Chiari malformation
Learn about this brain condition in which brain tissue extends into the spinal canal.
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