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PMOS is an imbalance of hormones. It can lead to serious health issues if not treated. Learn more about what it is, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and how to treat it.

Does your teen weigh more than is healthy? Extra weight can cause health problems now and in the future. Being overweight can also cause emotional issues. Your child’s doctor may have suggested that your child lose weight. Here are tips and suggestions to help your child meet that goal.

Depression is a mood disorder. This means that the condition affects your child's mood and behavior. No one is exactly sure what causes depression. It is known that depression is associated with changes in levels of certain chemicals in the brain. These chemicals affect the ability to feel and experience pleasure.

For some teens, anxiety can get so bad it causes problems in daily life. Learn about anxiety disorders in teens, including symptoms, types, and treatment.

Your teen has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness. There are things you can do to help you and your teen cope.

Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a problem with the way the eye moves. It makes it hard to focus on things nearby. When the eyes converge, it means they point inward to focus on something close. With CI, the eyes have trouble doing this. CI can cause blurred vision, double vision, and eyestrain.

Learning healthy habits today can help your child grow up strong and fit. As a parent, you can teach your child to make better food choices. There are also things you can let your child do on his or her own.

Try to serve your child foods from all the food groups every day. Give your child many kinds of healthy foods from each group to help learn to like new tastes. And set some limits on food and drinks that have a lot of sugar.

Shopping for nutritious food is the first step in practicing healthy eating habits. Your child can help pick healthy foods with you. Read this to learn more about what to look for while you shop.