Children's Health Medical Reference
- Fire Safety Measures
Fires are a leading cause of injury and death in the home. Learn more from WebMD about fire safety.
- What Is Hypermobility Joint Syndrome?
A look at benign hypermobility joint syndrome -- or BHJS -- and how to treat it.
- Understanding Cystic Fibrosis -- Symptoms
Read an overview of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis.
- Helping Your Overweight Child to Lose Weight
Bad eating habits and not enough exercise are reasons kids become overweight. Learn how to prevent obesity and help your child get to a healthy weight.
- Healthy Eating Habits for Your Child
Learning healthy eating habits at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime. Here are tips for teaching your kids about nutrition.
- Fifth Disease
Parvovirus B19 infection leads to fifth disease (erythema infectiosum). It is common among children and can lead to a bright red rash on the cheeks.
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Meningitis
Find out about the tests and treatments your teen may need if he has bacterial, viral, or fungal meningitis.
- Meningitis
Meningitis is a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, the meninges. Learn more about how you get meningitis, its symptoms, and how it’s treated at WebMD.