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Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this common — and treatable — heart problem that occurs shortly after birth.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think
Learn why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think.
Hemophilia
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Spina bifida
Learn about this condition in which an unborn baby's spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Surgery during pregnancy may be a treatment option.
Dwarfism
Very short stature of 4 feet 10 inches or less that results from a genetic or medical condition is considered dwarfism. Learn about causes and treatment.
Carbon monoxide poisoning
This gas has no color, odor or taste. It can be deadly. Learn how to prevent it.
Uncircumcised penis: Is special care needed?
Know how to wash and care for your child's uncircumcised penis.
Video: Baby's soft spots (fontanels)
A baby's soft spots (fontanels) close when the skull bones fuse together. See how.
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