Learn how to prevent and treat heat-related illness in children and teens who exercise in hot and humid conditions.
Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.
Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.
How to effectively ensure that a child with a heart condition will have the best future possible. A healthy diet and avoiding risky behavior are discussed.
A heart transplant operation takes four to 10 hours. Learn what happens during the transplant and the major problems that may occur.
Learn how to help your child transition into adult care, after surviving a transplant.
Find out how sport-related concussions can occur and how best to respond to them.
Find out what athletes at all levels should eat and drink before, during and after sports and exercise.
You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA.
A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.
Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.
Learn about aortic stenosis in childhood. With this illness, the aortic valve is unable to open completely, which constricts or squeezes blood flow.
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder that has both physical and psychological consequences. Learn about the signs and symptoms, risk factors and treatment for anorexia nervosa.
Your child needs to take the medicine called lacosamide. This information sheet explains what lacosamide does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.
Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.
A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.
Learn about the main features and causes of bulimia nervosa.
Learn about the treatment of heart conditions. Find out about the different types of heart treatment and the right questions you should ask the doctor about the treatment.
Find out how anorexia nervosa can occur and who is most likely to be affected by it.
Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.
This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.
Learn about the transition to adult health care for teenagers with heart conditions.
Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports.
Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.
