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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.
Crying baby: What to do when your newborn cries
Listening to a crying baby can take a toll on your emotions. Follow these tips to cope with the tears.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
Understand the symptoms and treatment of this common viral infection that can cause health problems for babies and people who have weakened immunity.
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.
Diabetes insipidus
Learn more about this unusual disorder that disrupts the body's fluid balance, causing too much urination and possibly leading to dehydration.
Diaper rash
Learn more about the causes, prevention and home remedies for this common condition that irritates skin under diapers.
Diphtheria
This rare but serious bacterial infection can cause organ damage and breathing problems. This disease is often treatable but is also preventable with a vaccine.
Do you have a living will?
Life-threatening situations can happen to anyone, so it's important to have a living will or other advance directive. These documents spell out your preferences regarding medical treatments you would or would not want to keep you alive. You can also outline your preferences for other medical decisions, such as pain management or organ donation. By planning ahead, you can get the medical care you want and save your family from having to make tough decisions in a crisis.
Double-outlet right ventricle
In this heart condition present at birth, two major blood vessels aren't attached to the heart in the usual positions. Learn how it's treated.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
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