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Hyperparathyroidism is when the parathyroid glands make too much parathyroid hormone. The condition is rare in children. ...

Riley Jones, 14, was born with three extra vertebrae that caused a sharp angular deformity of the spine and compressed her spinal cord. ...

Growing up in Birmingham, Ala., Charles A. Goldfarb was the youngest son of a head and neck surgeon. His older brother and sister became lawyers, but Dr. Goldfarb initially thought he might follow his father’s path. Then he was exposed to orthopedics, and he knew ...

A teen's first relationship can be a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Learn how parents can help navigate their teen’s first romantic connection. ...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. If that's the case, one of Adiba Islam's most recent masterpieces tells a story about strength, courage and beauty. ...

Mary and Mark Vicente always wanted a second child to join their 12-year-old daughter, Billy. The family knew it was a blessing when they found out Mary was pregnant with their son, Dave, in 2011. ...

When Tysen Barton wasn’t feeling well on the morning of his football playoff game, his parents thought it was just nerves. ...

What is ECMO? ECMO stands for Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation. Extracorporeal means ‘outside the body.’ The ECMO procedure is similar to heart-lung bypass used during open-heart surgery. ECMO is a temporary artificial heart and lung for your child. ...

Whether you're packing for a tropical vacation or preparing for the summer sizzle, it's important to remember some simple steps to staying safe in the sun. ...

Overview RSV is a viral illness that causes symptoms such as trouble breathing. It’s the most common cause of inflammation of the small airways in the lungs (bronchiolitis) and pneumonia in babies. Causes RSV is spread when a child comes into contact with fluid from ...