Health Library

Septic Arthritis (Infectious Arthritis) in Children

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Read more about this condition in children.

Septoplasty for Children

Septoplasty is surgery to fix a septum. The septum is the wall that divides your child's nose into two sides. It is made of soft cartilage and bone and is covered with a mucous membrane. A deviated septum is when the septum is not in the middle.

Setting Screen Time Limits for Children and Teens

Experts advise that kids and teens take breaks from screens so they have plenty of time for other healthy activities . Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can help your child take some time off from a device.

Sever Disease in Children

Sever disease occurs when a tendon in 1 or both of your child's heels becomes injured and inflamed.

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral illness. It is very contagious and can spread quickly. It can cause mild illness, severe illness, or death.

Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) in Children

SCID is a very rare disease that can be deadly. It causes a child to have a very weak immune system. Read on to learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Adolescents

A detailed look at STIs and teens, from protection and treatment to different types of STIs.

Sickle Cell Disease and Pregnancy

How sickle cell disease affects pregnancy depends on whether you have sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait. Read on to learn more.

Sickle Cell Disease in Children

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that is present at birth. Children with SCD make an abnormal type of hemoglobin. This is the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

Signs of Problems in Speech, Language, and Hearing Development

Detailed information on speech, language, and hearing problems during development

Signs of Respiratory Distress in Children

Learn about the signs of respiratory distress in children.

Single Gene Defects

Detailed information on single gene defects and patterns of inheritance