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If children are encouraged to try a variety of foods from the start of their table-food days, eating well can become a lifelong habit. It can be easy for you to find a variety of foods from all food groups – grains, vegetables, fruits, protein ...

Overview A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture happens, it is classified as either open or closed: Open (compound) fracture. The bone breaks through the skin. Or the skin has a deep wound that exposes the bone. Closed ...

Candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast called Candida. Candida normally causes no harm, but in some cases, it can overgrow. This can cause a rash, itching, and other symptoms. ...

Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure in pregnancy. It occurs in about 3 in 50 pregnancies. ...

Newborn sepsis is a severe infection in an infant less than 28 days old. The infection is in your baby’s blood, but it may affect any body system or the whole body. ...

Medicine rashes are the body’s reaction to a certain medicine. The type of rash that occurs depends on the type of medicine that is causing it. Rashes can range from mild to severe. ...

Hypoparathyroidism is when the parathyroid glands don’t make enough parathyroid hormone. The parathyroid glands are 4 tiny glands on the thyroid. ...

Our plastic surgeons perform reconstructive and plastic surgery for kids with cleft palate, facial nerve disorders and more. Learn what makes us different. ...

Diaper dermatitis is inflammation of the skin in the diaper area. It’s a very common condition in babies and toddlers. ...

When your child is sick or injured, there are several options for receiving medical care. Should you call your pediatrician? Or should you go straight to an urgent care center or emergency room? Dr. LeGrande Rives, Washington University Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine physician at St. Louis ...