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A meningioma is a tumor that grows in the meninges, the layers of tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord.

Skin tags are small, soft growths of skin. They may look like little wrinkly bumps or blobs. They most often grow on a person’s neck or armpits.

For a parent who needs to take an infant's or child's temperature, there are now five digital thermometer choices.

Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a special kind of MRI test. Your healthcare provider uses it to look at the pancreatic system. This includes the pancreas, the bile ducts, gallbladder, and liver. The procedure uses a combination of magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make detailed images. A contrast dye may be used for even better images.

If your health care provider suspects that you have this type of pneumonia, they may do a swab test of your nose or throat.

Helpful information on helping your child follow a milk-free diet, including tips for reading food labels.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain in muscles and soft tissues all over the body. It is an ongoing (chronic) condition. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, what the symptoms are, how it's diagnosed and treated, and what you can do to support your child who has it.

Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain. The inflammation causes the brain to swell. This leads to changes in a child's nervous system that can include confusion, changes in alertness, and seizures.

In a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here's how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free.