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Depression is a serious mood disorder. It touches every part of your life and is caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Treatment involves medicine and counseling.

Learn the basics of pancreatic cancer, including the types of cancer in the pancreas.

Bone marrow suppression is when fewer blood cells are made in the marrow. It's a common side effect of some strong medicines, such as chemotherapy.

Herpangina is a very common illness in children. It causes small blisterlike bumps or sores (ulcers) in the mouth.

A child's growth not only involves the length and weight of his or her body, but also internal growth and development.

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.