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Teen depression
This serious mental health problem affects how your teenager thinks, feels and behaves, and can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.
Childhood schizophrenia
This severe mental disorder in children involves hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking and behavior that can impair the ability to function.
Airplane ear
That fullness in your ear when on an airplane that's climbing or descending results from uneven air pressure between your middle ear and the environment.
Child abuse
Child abuse includes physical, sexual, emotional and medical abuse, as well as neglect. Learn about signs, risk factors, how to get help and prevention.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
This common illness affects the lungs. It can seem like a cold, but may be severe, especially in children. Know the symptoms and treatment.
Sickle cell anemia
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among Black people.
HPV infection
This common viral infection often gets better on its own, but when it doesn't, it may cause a variety of warts and can even lead to some cancers.
Astigmatism
Imperfect curvature of your eye can cause blurred distance and near vision. Learn about this common and treatable eye condition.
Lead poisoning
Learn about lead poisoning symptoms and treatment of lead exposure in children and adults. Explore ways to keep your kids safe from lead exposure.
Functional neurologic disorder/conversion disorder
This disorder includes nervous system symptoms affecting movement or the senses that are not caused by medical disease. Treatment can help with recovery.
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