Without glucose you wouldn't be able to study, play, or even eat or think. Too little glucose can make you feel sick. This is called low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

When your child’s bone is broken (fractured), the broken ends of the bone must be held together so the bone can heal. External fixation is a method of holding a fractured bone securely in place. Here's what you need to know.

Your child has a broken bone and may need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Learn more about how this is treated.

Strains, sprains, and contusions are common injuries in active children. These injuries are similar, but they involve different types of body tissue.

Your child has osteochondritis dissecans (OCD). This occurs when a small piece of bone and cartilage in a part of a joint separates from the bone around it. It's most common in the knee joint.

You have been told your child has a problem with their vertebrae. These are the bones that stack together to make up the spine. Spondylolysis is a crack (defect) in the back part of a vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is the slipping forward of a vertebra. Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatments.

An existing health problem can increase your risk for falls. Taking certain kinds of medicines may also raise your risk of falls. So improving your health can help lower your risk. Read on to learn more.

Learn about MRSA, a type of staph infection that's hard to treat.

At some point, you may need care in a hospital or other facility. People may ask how well you can move around. Answer this question honestly. If you have a high risk of falling, the staff will take extra steps to help keep you safe. Here are some tips to keep you safe in the hospital.

Gastroenteritis is often called the stomach flu. Bacterial gastroenteritis is caused by bacteria, and often causes severe symptoms. Read on to learn more, including how it can be spread, prevention, symptoms, and treatment.