Medical conditions
The Girl Who Doesn't Age
Does Brooke Greenberg hold the key to the fountain of youth? Image: Dez Pain/sxc.hu
By all ...Read more
Are Parents Embroiled in a Peanut Panic?
A deadly allergy that could cause death or at the very least severe health issues is nothing to ...Read more
Rare Condition Gives Toddler Super Strength
At first glance, Liam Hoekstra looks like your typical toddler. At 3 years old and 30 pounds, he ...Read more
New Research Offers Hope for Peanut Allergies
Studies suggest that it may be possible to cure peanut allergies -- but parents should not try this ...Read more
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Sick Kids - Do You Google Their Symptoms?
My six-year-old had a high fever on Thursday, no other symptoms ... the kind of bug I hate. When ...Read more
Making Sick Days Better
It happens to every mom. On the day you're giving a presentation or attending an important ...Read more
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Dying Girl's Last Wish - A Wedding
Every little girl dreams about her wedding day, complete with visions of a big beautiful white dress ...Read more
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Got Lice Eggs? Welcome to School!
Back when our son was in kindergarten a note came home: Someone in his class had lice. We should ...Read more
Doctor Who Linked Autism and Vaccines Faked Data
In 1998, the medical journal The Lancet published a paper that claimed there was a clear link ...Read more
The Baby That Just Won't Grow
At nine months old today, my son Ezra weighs 25 pounds and is 30 inches tall. He's a big kid, but ...Read more
Mom Cures Son's Illness
Few things can make a parent feel more helpless than a sick child who won't get well. But just hours ...Read more
