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Sometimes, a child’s nerves get the best of him so he faints during the school musical. Or a child may faint after she tries to stand after sitting because she hasn’t been drinking enough fluids. ...

Poisoning is a very real danger for children, especially for those between 6 months and 5 years. About 90 percent of poisonings occur at home. ...

Abdominal pain involves more than just the stomach area and is one of the most common reasons children see health care professionals. It includes the entire area from the lower rib cage to the groin. ...

Learn more about Journee Vinyard's journey and her diagnosis of renal artery stenosis. Read more about her experience with St. Louis Children's Hospital. ...

It’s not yet known exactly what is causing Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), although it seems to be related to COVID-19. ...

The first time Steven and Renee Mayher saw a photo of their daughter, Hannah, they knew she would be a part of their family. ...

As Loewy Noud stood next to her hospital bed for the first time after undergoing surgery to correct scoliosis, her mother was amazed. Loewy was at least two inches taller. ...

Time has passed, Lizzie is now 18 years old, super infections are on the rise, and the medical community has become more respectful in their use of antibiotics. Fortunately, I was denied an antibiotic back then by a very wise pediatrician. ...

Young athletes need a break from the same physical activity to rehabilitate their growing bodies. There is not enough recovery time when a child plays a single sport year-round. ...

What is pectus excavatum and its symptoms? Pectus excavatum is caused by the abnormal growth in the chest of the connective tissues (cartilage) that attach the breastbone (sternum) to the ribs. This causes a depression in the chest that can range from mild to severe ...