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Help kids learn how asthma works with this easy-to-understand piece.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition in children. It affects your child's digestive tract, where food is broken down to give your child energy and help them grow. No one knows exactly what causes IBS. There are things you can do to help your child feel better.

If your child is having trouble swallowing food or liquid safely, a feeding tube may be needed. This is a special tube used to put liquid food or medicine straight into your child's stomach or intestine. It may be used if your child can't take enough food or liquid by mouth for proper growth.

Your child will likely spend time at the homes of family and friends, at daycare, or at school. Read on to learn what you can do to make it easier for your child and for those who care for them.

Learn how to use a walker after lower limb amputation.

Follow these special safety directions to keep your preemie safe and healthy at home.

Some people have trouble swallowing (dysphagia) after a stroke. This makes choking more likely. It also puts their health at more risk for conditions like aspiration pneumonia. To make sure your loved one gets the nutrition they need, a speech therapist may teach them ways to improve swallowing.

Answering these questions about your child's asthma will help you know if it's under control. If it's not, your child's doctor can help.

Don't let fear of an asthma flare-up keep your child from being active. The key is keeping their asthma under control. Read on for helpful tips to make exercise safer.