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Epilepsy and physical health

Read about physical health difficulties that may arise in a child with epilepsy, and how to help. Physical health concerns can be discussed with a treatment team.

Poor weight gain in infants and young children

Read about poor weight gain, which is when a child does not grow or gain weight as expected. Learn about the causes and management of poor weight gain in infants and young children.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

Sickle cell disease: Diet and exercise

Diet and exercise directly affect your child’s sickle cell disease and how they feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help manage sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease: Diet and exercise

Diet and exercise directly affect your sickle cell disease and how you feel. Read about how a healthy diet, enough water and regular exercise can help you manage sickle cell disease.

Down syndrome: Related medical conditions

Children with Down syndrome may be at a higher risk for some medical conditions. Learn what these conditions are and how to manage them.

Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how the diet is started, and how to use it at home.

Anorexia nervosa: Signs and symptoms

Find out about the signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Read about the causes and symptoms of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Cancer-related fatigue

Cancer, treatments, stress and other factors can cause fatigue. Learn about the symptoms of cancer-related fatigue and how to manage it.

Binge eating disorder: Overview

Discover the main features and causes of binge eating disorder and who is most likely to be affected by it.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Anemia

An overview of the causes, symptoms and treatment of a group of blood conditions called anemia.

Nutrigenomics

Learn about the emerging field of nutrigenomics, which links nutrients in foods with a person's genetic make-up to produce the healthiest diet possible.

Obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Fatigue from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Learn about fatigue, a common problem associated with JIA, including its causes and how it may affect you in your day-to-day life.

Anorexia nervosa: Medical complications

Learn how anorexia nervosa causes malnutrition and disrupts the body's usual functions.

Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME)

Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.

Iron deficiency anemia from excessive milk intake

Milk is part of a healthy diet. But too much milk can lead to low levels of iron in the blood and some children can lose protein from the gut.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common problem that affects the digestive system. Learn how changes to your child’s diet and/or lifestyle may help manage IBS.

Traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy

Learn about the benefits and limitations of the traditional/classic ketogenic diet therapy for childhood epilepsy, how it is started and how it is used at home.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Celiac disease

May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

Pulmonary hypertension

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.