Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.
Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Learn about blood and marrow transplants, for a child with an immune deficiency.
Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.
Learn how to prevent the spread of recreational water illnesses while cooling down in pools, fountains and water parks.
An easy-to-understand overview of the causes, symptoms, and treatment of children who have experienced a natural or man-made disaster.
Find out what diabetes insipidus is, what can cause this rare condition and what the impact may be on your child's future.
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of pinworms.
Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.
Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.
A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.
Learn how to identify, treat and prevent otitis externa, an infection of the ear canal.
Strep throat is a throat infection caused by a type of bacteria called streptococci. Learn how you can take care of your child.
A nebulizer and compressor are used to provide nebulized medications. Learn more about nebulizers and compressors.
Learn how to make a salt rinse (saline solution) at home.
