Diabetes is a condition in which the body can't make enough insulin, or can't use insulin normally. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder. Insulin is a hormone. It helps sugar (glucose) in the blood get into cells of the body to be used as fuel. When glucose can’t enter the cells, it builds up in the blood. This is called high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). High blood sugar can cause problems all over the body.
Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for your baby and for you.
Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age.
Major depression goes beyond the day's normal ups and downs. It involves a teen's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns.
Children and teens are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses for several reasons. They adjust more slowly to changes in air temperature. They also make more heat with activity and sweat less.
Details about when to call your child's health care provider after a burn.
Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth.
Allergic rhinitis can happen during certain seasons or year-round. There is often a family history of allergic rhinitis, eczema, asthma, or food allergy. Read on to learn details about treating and managing this condition.
Learn about pollen, which is the most common cause of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis). Also learn how to reduce the effects of hay fever on your child during pollen season.
In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the problem may need urgent care.