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For a child, getting a new stepparent and stepsiblings can be exciting—but it’s also a very big life change. ...

Adults may know that posting “I’m leaving town for a week!” on Facebook is not safe. But teenagers who like to share everything aren’t always as safety-minded. ...

What is toxoplasmosis? Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Although many people may have toxoplasma infection, very few have symptoms. This is because the immune system usually keeps the parasite from causing illness. Babies who become infected before birth can be ...

What is teething? Teething is the process of teeth growing and breaking through the gums. This is a normal developmental stage for your baby. A baby's first tooth often appears between ages 5 months and 7 months. Some babies get their first tooth a little ...

Treacher Collins Syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the eyelids, cheek bones, ears, and jaws. Intelligence is normal. ...

Tyrosinemia is a genetic metabolic disorder that causes the body’s inability to effectively break down the amino acid tyrosine. The inability to breakdown the amino acid is caused by the deficiency of the fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (FAH) enzyme which required for the metabolism of tyrosine. ...

Cryptosporidium is a tiny parasite that can live in the intestines of humans and animals. The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time. ...

Joshua Rubin, MD, PhD, pediatric neuro-oncologist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, received the Pioneer Award from the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation (CBTF). Learn more. ...

An ATV weighs more than 600 pounds and can travel over 60 miles per hour, similar to a motor vehicle. So, is it safe for your child to ride one? ...

Social distancing – or more precisely, physical distancing – is the name of the game in 2020 especially now as the weather gets colder and kids are forced to be indoors more often. Help your kids learn to play it safe with easy tips and ...