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Separation Anxiety Disorder in Children

Learn details about separation anxiety disorder in children, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Sepsis in the Newborn

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

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.

Shellfish Allergy Diet for Children

Detailed information on a shellfish food allergy, including how to read a label for a shellfish-free diet and how to safely eat at a restaurant.

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) in Children

Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash. It’s caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This is the same virus that causes chickenpox.

Short Bowel Syndrome in Children

Short bowel syndrome is when the body has trouble absorbing nutrients from food because of a problem with the small intestine. It often happens to children who have had a large part of their small intestine removed. This complex condition can be life-threatening in some babies and children.