Helpful first aid tips for handling minor cuts, wounds, or deep cuts a child may get to the outer ear.

A black eye should be seen by a healthcare provider to make sure no injury has happened to the eye itself. Most black eyes heal completely and don't cause any damage.

Most cuts and scrapes are minor injuries that can be treated at home. Here's what you need to know.

Mushroom poisoning happens when a child eats a mushroom that has poisons (toxins). Here's what you need to know, from symptoms to diagnosis and treatment.

Muscular dystrophy (MD) is an inherited (genetic) disorder of the muscles. It is called a neuromuscular disease. There are several types. Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) is a rare type.

Detailed information on toy safety and injury prevention in children

Because they are still growing, children are more susceptible to sports injuries. Half of those injuries could be prevented with proper safety gear, safer playing environments, and established safety rules.

Because most accidental child strangulations, chokings, and suffocations happen in the home, it's important to carefully childproof your residence.

The common cold is one of the most common illnesses in children. Most children will have at least 6 to 8 colds a year.

Chemotherapy is the use of medicines to treat cancer. The medicines can cause an inflammation of the lining of the mouth. The mouth is lined with mucous membranes. When these are inflamed, it’s called mouth mucositis.