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If you know anything about your baby's sleeping pattern, it's probably that it doesn't coincide with yours. But learning more about your baby's nighttime and daytime sleep needs can help you recognize what's normal, and what's not.

A preschooler needs space in which to run and explore. Take them on trips to the playground, park, or beach. Encourage them to play with other children.

Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause a variety of infections. These include the common cold, conjunctivitis, and croup.

Spina bifida is a birth defect that causes problems with the spine, spinal cord, and the surrounding nerves. Read this to learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for spina bifida.

Hypocalcemia is when a person doesn't have enough calcium in the blood. In babies, it’s called neonatal hypocalcemia. Your baby can get it at different times and from different causes.

Low birth weight is a term used to describe babies who are born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams). An average newborn usually weighs about 8 pounds. A low-birth-weight baby may be healthy even though small. But a low-birth-weight baby can also have many serious health problems.

Polycythemia vera is a rare blood disorder in which there is an increase in all blood cells, particularly red blood cells. The increase in blood cells makes your blood thicker. This can lead to strokes or tissue and organ damage.

Acupuncture is the practice of putting thin needles into the skin at certain parts of the body. It's done to ease symptoms linked to many diseases. Read on to learn more.

Smell and taste disorders may include loss of smell or taste or a reduced ability to smell or taste. This can be caused by certain underlying conditions or illness, medicines, and dental problems. Some people are born with these disorders. Read on to learn more.