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A detailed look at how to follow a peanut-free diet for your child, including how to read food labels.

A rheumatic disease may not have to interfere with your child's daily activities over a long period of time. You can help your child manage the disease. Read this to learn about ways you can help, such as by helping your child exercise, manage their weight, and learn ways to cope.

Acute osteomyelitis is an infection in the bone. It develops over a short time, usually about 2 weeks. In children, osteomyelitis is more common in the long bones of the arms and legs. But it can affect any bone in the body. Read on to learn more.

Learn about kidney disorders in children and what causes them.

A phobia is an excessive fear of a certain object or situation. It's a fear that lasts for at least 6 months. It is a type of anxiety disorder. Here's what you need to know.

Pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is an easy, painless measure of how well oxygen is being sent to parts of your body furthest from your heart, such as the arms and legs.

Pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a tissue sample from the pleura, the membrane that surrounds the lungs.

A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain for surgery. Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps regulate slow electrical problems in the heart. The pacemaker is usually implanted in the chest, below the collarbone. Read on to learn more.