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Peanut allergies can seem very scary. They happen when a child’s immune system reacts badly to a protein in peanuts. ...

Children use their eyes and ears to understand the world around them. When something is wrong with either, it can keep kids from learning and developing. ...

The comprehensive team of experts at St. Louis Children’s Hospital cares for children with all types of cerebral palsy. Learn more about spastic, ataxic and dyskinetic cerebral palsy and how we treat each child’s unique needs. ...

For some children with epilepsy, a strict ketogenic diet can stop seizures altogether. See what a ketogenic diet for epilepsy menu looks like. You can also get answers to common questions, like “How does a ketogenic diet heal epilepsy?” and “What are common ketogenic side ...

Winter means more screen time for kids. Long hours of sitting can leave young athletes stiff, raising the risk of sports injuries. Learn simple exercises to keep your athlete flexible. ...

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder. It is also called trisomy 21. It includes certain birth defects, learning problems, and facial features. A child with Down syndrome also may have heart defects and problems with vision and hearing. How severe or mild these problems are ...

In search of the best way to protect the brain development of children with congenital heart disease Neonatologist Cynthia Ortinau, MD, has seen the pain expectant parents go through in learning their baby has a serious heart defect. It’s a difficult conversation that gets even ...

New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have loosened some restrictions placed on competitive athletes with certain heart conditions. ...

What is a fever? A fever is defined by most healthcare provider as a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) and higher when taken rectally. The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The organs involved in helping with temperature regulation include the brain, skin ...

An infant or young child may put an object in his or her ears, nose, or mouth. Objects in the mouth may be swallowed or breathed (aspirated) into the lungs. Objects in the ears and nose can make it difficult to hear or breathe and ...