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Obesity is when a teen has too much body fat. Obesity is a serious, long-term disease.

Flat head syndrome (deformational plagiocephaly) is when a baby's head develops a lasting flat spot. The flat spot may be either on one side of the head or on the back of the head. This happens when a baby sleeps in the same position most of the time or because of problems with the neck muscles.

A helpful look at common developmental milestones in young babies.

Read on to learn about common physical, speech, and other developmental milestones to expect when your baby is this age.

Your baby is finally ready to come home. Turn your nervous energy into positive action. Make a checklist for what you and your baby need before leaving the hospital so that you can create a safe home environment. Here's a list of items to get you started.

Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye problem that happens to premature babies. The retina lines the back of the eye. It receives light as it comes through the pupil. From there, the optic nerve sends signals to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a problem of the blood vessels of the retina.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system.

The best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly. Here are some tips to help you.

Many diseases can be prevented by getting vaccinated against them. Read on to learn about advised vaccines.